Marine Engineering Coordinator - Nigeria

Marine Engineering Coordinator - Nigeria
Reference: JK 1037
Salary: US$ Negotiable
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CA Global: Oil and Gas (Africa Positions) has a client that needs a Marine Engineering Coordinator. The position will be based in Nigeria.

Description:
Support LRD Manager in technical marine engineering related subjects, as included (but not limited to) the activity associated with the new marine fleet procurement, other than various other projects: feasibility studies and their eventual e execution: design, construction, delivery, handover to the final customer.

Coordinate, evaluate and assess reports as coming from Third Parties as well as from other company departments as appropriate, issuing relevant recommendation.
Coordinate Marine Engineering Team, being responsible for day to day activities in compliance with various tasks as assigned by LRD Manager.

Pre-construction period; technical specification preparation, performance requirement identification, becoming familiar with all documentation and drawings pertaining to all Company owned and chartered new builds. Develop relationship with appointed vessel owners site managers. Develop dossier of potential new build shipyards, eventually acting to include them in Vendor List as appropriate.

During the build period; to supervise new build up to delivery, ensuring the timely delivery of final product which will correspond to Company expectation in terms of technical, performance and safety aspects. Cooperate in the preparation relevant Ship Delivery Factual Report, promptly identifying any eventual shortfalls, slippages and other concerns; providing at the same time relevant mitigation plan proposals.

Assist Logistics Operations Department during new build hand-over phase.
Post build; to monitor/ report/advise on the safe operation of the vessels. It is envisioned that post construction, the position will move into a contract management role.


Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assisting in New Build Supervision Team during construction period, monitoring the daily dairy, from which a weekly or monthly report can be compiled
• Ensure new build construction corresponds to final approved revision of production drawings, and that all steelwork details are correct
• Ensure construction of vessel is accurately corresponding to Company requirements and to the highest quality
• Review machinery arrangement, and advise Head of Marine Engineering of any areas of vessels machinery equipment and systems that could potentially lead to unsafe operation or could potentially lead to downtime
• With Company Electrician, ensure correct installation of vessel equipment
• With Marine Engineer and Company Electrician, follow outfitting of vessel, including all machinery and equipment installation, through to fitting out of living spaces, working spaces and bridge
• Identify key events of construction period so that an accurate schedule can be maintained and confirmed
• Assist with documentation and certification process to ensure vessel is legal for service at delivery
• Attend as much as possible weekly meetings between Yard and Owner, and maintain a record of discussions
• Attend all Yard and Owner inspections, including commissioning tests, preparing relevant detailed report
• With Marine Engineer and Company electrician where necessary, attend equipment and machinery inspections and trials
• Assist as requested with confirmation of class and flag inspections
• Review all final documentation as approved, and ensure any changes made during build period are incorporated in the ‘as built’ drawings
• Ensure a full set of all as built drawings, manuals and certification (copies) are procured from Owner for retaining at Company Offices
• Attend all dock and sea trials as Company (Charterer) representative. Ensuring all trials are carried out correctly and that vessel performs as specified. Ensure all dock and sea trial data is correctly recorded, and retained by Company for future reference
• Assistance with Logistics Resources Delivery Team in the formation of Vessel Acceptance Protocols. Using the performance documentation and new build specification as a base


Requirements:
• Either Appropriate STCW 95 Marine Licence, minimum class one motor certificate of competency, or relevant marine engineering qualification to a minimum of HND standard, Or Degree in Naval Architecture (or equivalent) with at least 10 years of proven experience in shipyards or Technical Offices
• Significant multi years experience as a Marine Engineer with good ship building / repair experience
• Fully conversant with Machinery Systems and Automation
• An understanding of all facets of offshore vessels, including diesel electric propulsion, DP systems, towing systems etc.
• Ability to fully interpret AutoCAD production and systems drawing
• The ability to read engineering and electrical drawings
• The ability to create accurate, clear, concise technical reports
• The ability to assess planned maintenance procedures
• Computer literate with full working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes
• Fluency in Technical English language both written and spoken


Additional Advantages:
• Experience in Marine Systems Design.
• Experience and/or and understanding of vessel operation in Ice.
• Understanding of Ice class ship requirements
• Experience as Surveyor belonging to an internationally recognised Class Society (IACS)
• ISM - International Safety Management certification.


If you feel you qualify for the above position then please forward your CV / Resume to Jean Kevane: jean@caglobal.co.za