Chief Engineer at Blue Phoenix Deepwater Limited

Blue Phoenix Deepwater Limited is a 100% Nigerian-owned company with offices in the United Kingdom and Nigeria. The company was established to be an international player with regional strength as a provider of underwater and topside IRM (Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance) of FPSOs, Rigs, SPMs, and offshore and onshore terminals /platforms, primarily in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Engineer

Location: Offshore, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the maintenance system on the rig.
• Must be fully committed to working safely and be responsible for the safe working practices of the crew.
• Participate with technical crew in Risk Assessments.
• Assist the Master/OIM in identifying jobs which may require a Risk Assessment.
• Ensure the safe and cost-effective operation of mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with statutory regulations and the company's procedures.
• Ensure the general safety training of personnel within their area of work is carried out.
• Supervise repairs, inspections, maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Monitor continuous machinery surveys according to Classification Societies.

Required Skills and Experience

• Current 1st Class Motor Certificate of Competence – Chief Engineer.
• Previous experience as Chief Engineer on deep water drillship.
• 20 years relative experience.
• Must have experience supervising repairs.
• HV MCA 4.
• Management of Major Emergencies.
• IWCF Well Control - Level 2.

Application Closing Date
22nd July 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@bluephoenixdeepwater.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.