Chief Engineer

A reputable Oil Field Services company located in Niger Delta region urgently requires the services of suitably qualified applicants for immediate employment in the field below:

Job Position: Chief Engineer
Job Location: Niger Delta

Roles and Responsibilities

• To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Engine Department and proper maintenance of vessel, plant and equipment.
• He should carry out all his duties, while complying with the rules and regulations laid down by the Flag state administration, IMO and Port state authorities.
• In order to minimize sources of fire, he must ensure that proper operation and maintenance of fuel and lubricating oil and purifying equipment is carried out to minimize leakages. In case there are leakages, they should be rectified at the earliest.
• Maintain and repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches and other mechanical and electrical equipment, or assist other crew members with maintenance and repair duties.
• Monitoring engines, machinery and equipment indicators when vessel are underway and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.

Qualification and Experience

• The Chief Engineer shall have a valid CoC Chief Engineer, issued by Flag state with a minimum working experience of 7 years under the capacity with a documented minimum 24 month practical experience as Second Engineer as shown on the discharge booklet.
• He will also have documented good all-round competence relating to the platforms, different systems with particular emphasis on all technical system.
• Fluent in written/oral English language.
• He will also be expected to supervise the activities of marine engine technicians engaged in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical marine vessels, and inspect their work to ensure that it is performed properly.