Marine Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The role ensures that all marine assets are maintained in a safe, efficient, and seaworthy condition while complying with statutory regulations, classification society requirements, and company HSE standards.
• The Marine Engineer will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, inspection, and technical management of marine vessels, dredgers, barges, tugboats, and associated marine equipment used in construction, dredging, and offshore operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for marine assets.
• Ensure the efficient operation of propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, pumps, hydraulic systems, and marine mechanical equipment.
• Monitor vessel performance and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Liaise with vessel masters, marine crews, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
• Plan, supervise, and coordinate the maintenance and repair of marine vessels and equipment.
• Coordinate dry-docking activities, vessel repairs, and equipment overhauls.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment logs, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), International Maritime Organization (IMO), and classification society requirements.
• Participate in commissioning, testing, and acceptance of new marine equipment and vessels.
• Support procurement of marine spare parts and engineering materials.
• Conduct routine inspections of engines, machinery, and onboard systems.
• Provide technical support during marine construction, dredging, and offshore operations.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and engineering faults on marine vessels.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies, permit-to-work systems, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

Educational Qualifications

• Marine engineering certification, STCW certification, or relevant marine competency certificates are added advantages.
• Membership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) or other relevant professional bodies is required.
• COREN registration is an added advantage.
• Bachelor's Degree (B.Eng.) Marine Engineering

Experience:

• Proven experience working with dredgers, tugboats, barges, offshore support vessels, or similar marine equipment.
• Familiarity with marine engineering standards and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience in preventive maintenance, dry-docking, and marine equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience working on oil & gas, marine infrastructure, dredging, or EPC projects is an added advantage.
• 5–10 years relevant experience in marine engineering, vessel maintenance, dredging, offshore support, or marine construction.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Willingness to work offshore, onboard vessels, and at remote project locations.
• Valid offshore certifications (e.g., BOSIET, HUET, Medical Certificate) are an added advantage for offshore assignments.
• Commitment to operational excellence, asset reliability, and continuous professional development.
• Strong understanding of marine HSE requirements and permit-to-work systems.
• Good report writing and technical documentation skills.
• Physically fit and medically certified for offshore and marine operations.
• Strong knowledge of NIMASA, IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, and other applicable maritime regulations.
• Ability to interpret marine engineering drawings, technical manuals, and equipment specifications.

Required Skills
Technical Skills:

• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Diesel engine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Marine mechanical systems
• Marine propulsion systems
• Marine equipment inspection and testing
• Marine safety regulations and compliance
• Marine engineering and vessel maintenance
• Dry-docking and vessel repair coordination
• Technical report writing
• Marine asset management
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) knowledge is an advantage.

Soft Skills:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Time management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities