PRINCIPAL MARINE ENGINEER

Job Description

Requirements

• Valid marine engineering certification recognized by relevant maritime authorities.
• Certificate of Competency (CoC) as appropriate for marine engineering operations is an added advantage.
• Membership with a recognized professional body such as:
• Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers (UIPE);
• Relevant international marine engineering professional bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the management of marine engineering operations.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of vessel machinery, propulsion systems, auxiliary equipment, and marine facilities.
• Monitor vessel technical performance and recommend improvements.
• Provide technical guidance on marine operations, repairs, and engineering solutions.
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for vessels and marine
• equipment.
• Oversee planned maintenance systems, dry docking schedules, inspections, and major repairs.
• Ensure availability of critical spare parts, tools, and technical resources.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, maintenance histories, and equipment documentation.
• Ensure compliance with maritime safety regulations, statutory requirements, and certification obligations.
• Promote implementation of safety management systems and emergency preparedness plans.
• Ensure vessel certificates, surveys, inspections, and technical approvals are up to date.
• Coordinate responses to marine incidents, breakdowns, and emergencies.
• Prepare marine engineering budgets, work plans, and procurement requirements.
• Advise management on vessel rehabilitation, modernization, and replacement programmes.
• Participate in feasibility studies for acquisition of marine assets and technology upgrades.
• Manage technical contracts and service providers.
• Prepare technical reports for senior management.
• Provide expert advice on marine engineering matters.
• Represent URC in technical meetings with regulatory bodies, consultants, and partners.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.