Senior Marine Engineer at Hobark International Limited (HIL)

Hobark International Limited (HIL) is the parent company of the Hobark group operating in the oil and gas industry. The company was incorporated in 1998, starting as a staffing agency based in Port Harcourt. Currently we have offices in 4 countries with our head office in Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Marine Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job type: Contract

Job Description

• Inspections and Surveys of Vessel main propulsion and auxiliary machinery – Complement inspections performed by Marine Assurance Superintendents by in depth inspections and surveys of each vessel in the fleet to assess their condition, identify maintenance requirements, and ensure vessel operators are in line with COMPANY expectations, classification society rules and flag state regulations.
• Maintenance Plan Review – Review and monitor planned maintenance system status for each vessel in the fleet. Ensure that the plans align with COMPANY technical assurance framework and comply with manufacturer recommendations and industry standards.
• Oversight on Vessel Operator Maintenance Activities: Follow maintenance activities across the fleet to give clarity on what is being done and ensure potential impact on COMPANY operations are known and fully taken into consideration.

Requirements

• Class 1 Chief Engineer Unlimited license is required. A Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Marine Engineering or a related field is beneficial.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in marine engineering with at least 3 years as senior engineer on board vessels (> 3000 KW), including significant experience in DP offshore support vessel operations, maintenance, and technical assurance.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial role overseeing a fleet of vessels operated by multiple marine operators is highly desirable.
• In depth knowledge of marine engineering principles, vessel systems, and machinery operation, as well as a strong understanding of classification society rules, flag state regulations, and industry standards.
• Familiarity with various types of offshore support vessels, including anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels, platform supply vessels (PSVs), Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs) and crew boats.
• Familiarity with industry standards for DP systems, such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) MSC/Circ.645 guidelines and the Offshore Vessel Dynamic Positioning Assurance (OV-DPA) standard.
• Proven expertise in ensuring compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and safety standards, with a strong track record of implementing safety improvement initiatives.
• Experience in conducting technical audits and assessments to evaluate vessel compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Demonstrates ability to monitor and analyze technical performance data, including fuel efficiency, machinery health, and maintenance records, to optimize vessel operations and performance.

Application Closing Date
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