Marine Engineer

About the role

Embach Vessel Management, is seeking a Marine Engineer for an immediate start to join our team on a contract basis from Broome, Western Australia. As Chief Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our Infield Support Vessel (ISV) supporting Shell Prelude FLNG on a 28 Days On / 28 Days Off roster.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the engine department and take overall responsibility for the vessel's propulsion, power generation, auxiliary and deck machinery
• Manage planned and unplanned maintenance & defect reporting
• Troubleshoot and fix complex technical faults quickly to keep downtime low and the vessel available to the client
• Run permits to work, isolations and the risk assessment process for engineering tasks
• Lead engine room emergency preparedness, drills and responses
• Keep engineering records and documentation complete and audit-ready under ISM and client requirements
• Mentor and supervise engineering crew, and help build a strong safety culture on board

Experience and skills

• Previous Chief Engineer or senior Second Engineer experience on offshore support vessels, tugs or similar

• Strong knowledge of diesel propulsion, power management.

• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical faults

• Sound understanding of ISM, flag state and client HSE requirements

• Good leadership, communication and record-keeping skills

• Good computer skills, with the ability to understand and use of Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS)

• Able to work rotationally in a remote offshore environment

Essential certification

• STCW Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency

• Valid seafarer medical certificate (AMSA or flag equivalent)

• Medical First Aid (VI/4-1)

• BOSIET or FOET Preferred

• First aid certificate that includes oxygen resuscitation