Marine Freighter Engineer

Our submarine telecom cable client is looking for Marine Freighter Engineers to work on worldwide cable transfer and depot operations.

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
• The role involves extensive travel world wide up to 70% of the time

Requirements

• Marine Engineering knowledge from working on board 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
• Must be able and willing to travel internationally
• 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

Benefits

The Engineer will receive an uplift when working away on site.