Chief Engineer at Ocean Marine Solutions Limited

Ocean Marine Solutions Limited is a strategically positioned organization operating the marine industry to provide solutions to high-risks security concerns in Nigerian waters.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full time

Core mission of the role

• Responsible for operations, maintenance and repair of machinery equipment in the SEV- vessels for operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, minor repairs and maintenance programs onboard, as detailed in the planned maintenance system manual.
• Preparation of the engine room for inspection and keep proper engine room watch.
• Responsible for technical tools and tool boxes assigned to the vessel.
• Management of subordinates and resources under him.
• General problem solving, trouble-shooting and crisis management abilities.
• Determines the engine consumables required and control the requisition of technical spares, ensuring engine room spare parts are adequate for supply in all voyages.
• Ensure proper documentation logging of the hourly/daily engine room activities.
• Manage bunker and bunkering operations onboard.
• Assist workshop supervisors on maintenance, while onshore until allocation of vessels.
• Interpersonal skills, team spirit and leadership skills are vital.
• Computer skill, reporting ability and knowledge of company procedures as stated in the SMS manual.
• ISM Code knowledge, and skills desirable.
• Understanding of SOLAS and Class rules is desirable.

Educational Qualifications, Certifications and Experience
Educational Qualifications:

• Class 2 CoC (Engine capacity:>3000Kw) STCW’95 111/2 (NIMASA and other endorsed acceptable flags by NIMASA)
• Mandatory Basic Safety (STCW ’95).

Courses:

• NIMASA Medical Certificate.
• BSc / HND or Trade Test with Workshop.

Experience:

• 3 - 5 years’ work experience on a vessel.
• Understanding the IMO – SOLAS Standards and Class rule will be added advantage
• ISM Code Certification and skills required.
• ISPS Code Certification is an added advantage.
• Leadership Management Training Course/Certification in Maritime is an added advantage.
• Discharge Book/Yellow Book/International
• Passport/SID Number.

Competencies:

• Trouble shooting
• Diesel Engines
• Pumps and Electric Motors
• Compressors
• Mechanical Repairs
• Attention to details
• Dedication to duty
• Punctuality
• Leadership Qualities
• Good Reporting Skills
• Basic electrical knowledge.

Application Closing Date
27th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to "The HR & Admin department" via: recruitment@ocean-ms.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.