Job description : Chief Engineer

Job Purpose:

• Manage the mechanical team in all aspects of the works that need to be completed on vessel in the dry docks and afloat
• Ensure the maintenance of equipment in the yard
• Managing the stock of critical spares for the mechanical department
• Project management as required

 

Job Description:

• Supervise the mechanical staff, including scheduling of works and daily operations
• Manage others through subordinate supervisors
• Manage the electrician in his day-to-day workings
• Draw up and manage maintenance plans for all yard equipment
• Write reports for works completed to hand to clients
• Manage specialised tools and maintenance of these tools
• Ensure that sufficient spares are in stock to completes basic works
• Inform GM if any specialised tools are required to complete tasks
• Assist with pricing for projects as required
• Project manage any special projects as directed by GM
• Keep GM and dry dock manager updated on progress of tasks
• Performance manages mechanical technicians with input from supervisors
• Provides training to staff who are identified as requiring training
• Promote safety culture within the team
• Engage with TSS SHE-Q team on recording safety issues that occur

 

Qualifications:

• Hold an Unlimited Chief engineer certificate unlimited / 2nd-1st engineer unlimited certificate
• Must have sailed for at least 3 years in 2nd-1st engineer or CE position
• Any shore experience in a shipyard will be given preference
• Preferred qualifications – (Not essential)
• A basic management certificate
• Project management certificate

 

Working Conditions:

• This is a hands-on position that required the candidate to work on projects as well as in a office
• Travel is required from time to time depending on where works are to be completed
• Works are expected to be completed on land and at sea
• The working hours are 07:00 - 16:30 Monday to Friday with overtime expected to be completed from time to time
• Normal labour laws apply for leave and public holidays

 

Send your CV to annabelle.tanyan@taylorsmith.mu

Closing date : 14 Oct 2024 Apply Now