Port Engineer (Rawabi Integrity)(copy)

Principal Accountabilities

• Maintenance Coordination: Supervises and coordinates all vessel maintenance and repair works to ensure they are completed on time and meet required standards.
• Technical Oversight: Manages the planned maintenance of engine room machinery and equipment, specifically for high-speed offshore support vessels (FOSSV).
• Asset Reliability: Assesses maintenance needs based on manufacturer and class requirements to identify necessary resources for machinery reliability and power generation systems.
• Dry Docking & Repairs: Assists in the planning and execution of scheduled maintenance, dry dockings, and wet dockings.
• Regulatory Compliance: Performs inspections to ensure vessel certifications are up to date and meet classification society, flag state, and Aramco Marine standards.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Investigates causes of mechanical, equipment, or power system failures and recommends mitigating actions to prevent recurring breakdowns.
• Personnel Management: Ensures proper handover between incoming and outgoing Chief Engineers and acts as a reliever for Chief Engineers when required.
• Audit Readiness: Prepares and safeguards maintenance records and documents for flag state, classification society, and ISM surveys.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Safety Culture: Promotes a positive health and safety culture with a focus on building "zero tolerance" for injuries and incidents.
• Risk Mitigation: Identifies any Health, Safety, or Environmental (HSE) risks and implements measures to mitigate them.

Communications and Working Relationships

• Strategic Advising: Advises the Vessel Master on strategic decisions related to all technical activities.
• Liaison: Interfaces with the Port Captain, service providers (repair workshops), and regulatory bodies to ensure efficient fleet operations.
• Client Interface: Liaises with clients on new guidelines and is present during all client surveys to ensure contract compliance.

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Chief Engineer, with a strong preference for candidates with prior sea-going experience as a Chief Engineer (minimum 10 years).
• Education: Degree in Marine Engineering or equivalent from a recognized maritime academy.
• Certification: Possession of a valid Chief Engineer unlimited license and a valid Aramco Approval.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep expertise in Power Management Systems, Electrical Load Optimization, and Reliability-Centered Maintenance.
• Soft Skills: Extensive crisis management skills and the ability to work independently under pressure to meet strict vessel schedules.
• Language: English fluency is required; Arabic is considered a plus.

Physical Requirements

• The job of the Port Engineer requires local travel to connect with vessels in the field at Tanajib Port and other KSA terminals.

Marine Engineering