SENIOR MARINE ENGINEER

Job Description

Requirements

• The candidate should possess relevant maritime certifications recognized under IMO/STCW requirements,
• such as:
• Certificate of Competency (CoC) as a Marine Engineer Officer
• Engine Room Resource Management (ERRM).
• Ship Security Awareness / Ship Security Officer training.
• Other relevant marine engineering certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the operation and maintenance of vessel propulsion systems, engines, generators, pumps,
• electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and auxiliary machinery.
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for marine equipment.
• Conduct inspections of machinery spaces, engine rooms, and technical installations to ensure operational reliability.
• Diagnose equipment faults and recommend appropriate repair solutions.
• Ensure availability of critical spare parts, tools, and technical resources.
• Ensure marine engineering activities comply with applicable maritime regulations, safety standards,
• and International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements.
• Support compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) requirements.
• Maintain validity of machinery certificates, inspection records, and technical documentation.
• Participate in safety drills, risk assessments, incident investigations, and emergency preparedness activities.
• Support management of URC marine assets including vessels, machinery, workshops, and related infrastructure.
• Prepare technical reports on vessel condition, performance, maintenance needs, and rehabilitation requirements.
• Participate in vessel docking, overhaul, refurbishment, and modernization projects.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements for efficiency and reliability.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to marine engineers, technicians, and engine room personnel.
• Allocate engineering duties and monitor performance of assigned staff.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge transfer.
• Identify training needs and support continuous professional development of marine staff.
• Prepare maintenance schedules, work plans, and cost estimates for marine engineering activities.
• Support preparation of budgets for repairs, spare parts, tools, and equipment.
• Provide technical specifications for procurement of marine engineering materials and services.
• Verify quality of supplied equipment and completed maintenance works.
• Promote safe working practices within marine operations.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Support implementation of pollution prevention measures and marine environmental protection initiatives.
• Report and investigate machinery-related accidents and near misses.
• Maintain accurate engineering records including:
• Machinery maintenance logs
• Engine room records
• Equipment history files
• Inspection reports
• Repair documentation
• Prepare periodic technical reports for management decision-making.