2nd Engineer – Offshore Ship Project

About the role

Saipem is recruiting a 2nd Engineer for its PLBH project, operating on a ship powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW or more. The 2nd Engineer supervises the engine department next in rank to the Chief Engineer, acting as second in charge and assisting him in keeping the ship running efficiently in line with international conventions, flag state, class, local and company requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Report to the Chief Engineer and keep up to date with company requirements, industry codes and statutory rules
• Implement the Asset Management Operative System (AMOS) to survey, test and maintain machinery and equipment, including emergency and safety systems
• Supervise bunkering and offloading of fuel and oil, and ensure timely ordering of spares with the Chief Engineer
• Report unsafe acts, conditions and defects to the Chief Engineer and act within the vessel emergency team
• Ensure the permit-to-work system, isolation and confined space entry procedures are followed
• Train the crew of his duty shift, issue hand-over reports and assign work instructions to the engine crew
• Prevent pollution to the marine environment in line with MARPOL and company procedures
• Maintain the vessel in accordance with class and statutory legislation, manage engine room materials certificates and coordinate with the asset project quality committee during maintenance

Required profile

• STCW certificate of competency III/2, National CoC Reg. III/2 and endorsement, plus all training listed in the training matrix (e.g. survival techniques, fire fighting, first aid, security awareness)
• MOU stability course where applicable
• At least 3 years as an Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch (expert seniority); 1 year of offshore experience preferred unless a Chief Engineer rank was previously held
• Master's or bachelor's degree; English language skills required
• 3 years as 1st Engineer on offshore construction vessels; experience on pipelay vessels highly preferable

What we offer

• Open-ended contract
• Health insurance and a comprehensive benefits package
• Skills development, career growth and soft-skills training through the One Saipem Way model