Marine Engineer

Purpose of the role:

To carry out Failure Mode Effect Analysis of Dynamic Positioned vessels in accordance with IMCA guidelines.

Carry out ship board FMEA proving trials and formulate detailed reports. 

Conduct annual DP trials and CMID / OVID inspections as required.

Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience required:

Essential:        

• A knowledge and understanding of basic engineering principles
• An engineering background preferably in Marine Engineering
• A good working knowledge of marine components and equipment
• The ability to read and understand schematic drawings
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft software packages: Office, Excel, Word and Outlook
• The ability to work as a flexible and effective team member
• The ability to prioritise tasks, produce accurate work and meet tight deadlines
• Sound written and oral communication skills.

Desirable:        

• A good understanding of automation and control systems.
• A good knowledge of High Voltage Systems and Frequency Drives
• Sound commercial awareness
• Experience with vessel audits / inspections.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for preparing FMEA’s of DP vessel control systems.
• To be responsible for conducting DP Trials and reporting the results accurately
• To liaise with other team members regarding the development of FMEAs
• To visit Clients and Suppliers as and when required.
• To uphold the Company’s Health & Safety requirements, particularly with regard to agreed codes of practice and safe methods of working.

The list of duties set out in this Job Description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. Please note that the Company reserves the right to update your Job Description from time to time to reflect changes in, or to, your job. You will be consulted about any proposed changes.

There will be other duties and requirements associated with your job and, in addition, as a term of your employment, you may be required to undertake various other duties as may reasonably be required.

Any Special Conditions:

• A valid passport
• A valid offshore survival
• A valid driver’s licence
• A valid offshore medical

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential:

• Hold First Class Certificate of Competency, or
• Educated to degree or equivalent in Marine Engineering or equivalent appropriate engineering qualification

Desirable:

• Experience on DP vessels

Job-related Knowledge
 
Essential:

• Knowledge of marine systems

Desirable:                                                                                

• Knowledge of control engineering.

Skills and Abilities

Essential:

• The ability to write reports in clear, concise English.
• The ability to work on own initiative and as part of the wider team, recognising differing priorities and working with colleagues to find mutually acceptable ways forward to deliver all the tasks within the timescales
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to plan and prioritise work – working under pressure to tight deadlines yet flexible and adaptable to changing needs and situations
• The ability to analyse, and interpret complex technical data
• The ability to use, manipulate and apply software packages; Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Outlook
• The awareness of the need to identify hazards in their area of responsibility and the ability to assess and manage the associated risks.

Experience

Essential:

• Experience of understanding detailed design and engineering work plans
• Experience of DP Vessels
• Communicating through various techniques including written reports, briefings and presentations 
• Experience of project management.