Chief Engineer on board shrimp trawler (Lagos, Nigeria)

Our client has been operating in the fishing industry in Nigeria since 1995.

Job Summary:

• Ensure reliable operation of the vessel engines, machinery and all other mechanical equipment;
  1. Main Engine 540-620HP (Caterpillar 3412 or Cummins KTA19)
  2. Auxiliary engines 60-80KW (Caterpillar 3304 or Cummins 6CTA), 50Hz
  3. Refrigeration system
     • Hydraulic deck platefreezer
     • Refrigeration compressors (open, piston type)
  4. Other
     • Verification of the core temperature of frozen product
     • Ensure correct stacking of product in the fish hold (airflow)

• To define and implement duty roster for engine room team for maintenance on board the vessel.
• Provide hands-on support and guidelines to engine room team.
• Monitor the proper disposal of waste (as used engine lube oil) and other materials.
• Responsible for on board discipline of the engine department personnel.
• Responsible for the duties and training of the engineering officers.
• Carry out Engine Department assessments.
• Maintain vessel technical availability and adequate level of spares on board.
• The accurate monitoring and control of vessel AGO and lube oil consumption, the status of MGO (quality of fuel), lubricating oil quantities and refrigeration gas.
• Planning and bunkering of MGO, Lubricating oils and other fluids as appropriate.
• Responsible for the planned maintenance of all machinery and inventory of spare parts and of Dry Dock job list preparation, as per company regulations.
• Keep record of all technical consumables and spare parts stock on board and maintain adequate stock for safe vessel operation.

Daily duty:

• Supervise engine team and shore workers carrying out maintenance and/or repairs.
• Supervise and monitor daily vessels technical and maintenance activities.
• Execute the maintenance of the main propulsion, auxiliary machinery, deck machinery.
• Responsible for the accurate entry of all operational machinery parameters by the watch keepers/duty engineer.

Administrative , communication and reporting:

• Immediate reporting of any accident or damage to the vessel´s machinery or technical plant.
• Ordering spare parts and consumables in consultation with the Master .
• Responsible for verification and report of requisitions safe receipt on board.
• Responsible filling in the Engine Record Book including consumables. (oil, ref gas, filters)
• Provide full and adequate technical reporting from the vessel.
• Ensure technical status of the vessel before departure to avoid break down off shore. (Filling the pre-departure check-list)
• Responsible to fill the vessel technical report.

Safety :

• Maintain a safe and secure work environment.
• Follow and apply company safety policies

Objectives:

• Reduce technical downtime.
• Proactive maintenance efficiency.
• Cost effectiveness.
• Training of local technicians.
• Zero incident and accident.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2nd Engineer certificate is required
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Good communicator
• Disciplined, organized
• Control over the operational system on the expenditure vs results

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• 30 days paid leave every annum
• One return ticket to country of residence
• International health coverage
• Serviced guest house
• Catch bonusses