Freighter and Marine Engineer

A large telecommunications company is seeking a Freighter & Marine Engineer to join the London team.

This position will involve approximately 60% travel depending on current projects and this will have an uplift on top of the base salary.

Responsibilities:

• Management of freighter mobilization, transfer operations worldwide for telecommunications cable and associated submerged equipment
• Design of cable storage and cable handling equipment
• Managing fabrication, commissioning and planned maintenance of cable handling equipment
• Team supervision, QHSE and costs control of freighter and depot operations
• Working in close conjunction with Project Mangers, and Vessel crew

Desired Education, Training and Qualifications:

• Marine Engineering knowledge and understanding of General engineering systems on board ships, Ships, Machinery, and Hydraulic systems
• Basic knowledge of vessel stability calculation, On board steel work Computer Aided Design
• Materials in Marine Engineering: Overview of metals, used in the marine environment
• Basic Electrical Engineering Principles: DC Circuit Theory; AC Circuit Theory
  Electrical Power: DC Machines-basic theory; AC circuit theory diagrams, power factor
• Engineering Mathematics, basic understanding of first and second ordinary differential circuit equation
• Lifting and Sling, Offshore Safety
• Shipping Qualifications and Skills: Vessel itinerary planning, Practical knowledge of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code, Knowledge and experience of coordination in port operations of small and large vessels, Experience of dealing with international regulatory authorities and port agents also an advantage
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, E-mail, PowerPoint), and Basic MCA Certification

Desired Personal Attitude

• Highly proactive motivated and positive ‘can do’ attitude, with a hands-on approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects, with the flexibility to support remote works and travel requirements
• People focused, with effective communication and interpersonal skills

Applicants will ideally be within a commutable distance to London or be willing to visit the London office on occasion. You must have an existing right to live and work in the UK and be able to travel.

This is a land based, permanent position with associated benefits.