MARINE ENGINEER

The Port Authority of Jamaica wishes to recruit a MARINE ENGINEER (STCW Rec. III/1) in the Harbours Department.

The Port Authority of Jamaica wishes to recruit a MARINE ENGINEER (STCW Rec. III/1) in the Harbours Department.

SALARY SCALE: $5,612,841.27 - $ 6,418,683.77 per annum.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of engine room machinery, deck equipment, and other marine machinery across a fleet of vessels, including buoy tenders, pilot boats, work boats, and sea-walk floating piers. The role involves providing support for navigational aids maintenance, serving as an Engineer on buoy tenders, and assisting in workshops when not on specific marine assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Valid Marine Engineering Certificate of Competency STCW III/1 Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch.
• At least 1-3 years of sea-going experience in marine engineering, with a minimum of six months as an Engineer, Watch Keeping Officer on ocean-going vessels of 750 KW and above at the operational level.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist Chief Engineer in maintaining machinery onboard buoy tender.
• Perform watchkeeping duties on board the vessel as required.
• Diagnose and repair marine equipment, machinery, and malfunctioning equipment.
• Assist Chief Engineer in ensuring adequate maintenance of spares, oil levels, and tools in compliance with classification society requirements.
• Facilitate electrical and welding maintenance and repairs to navigational aids serviced by buoy tender when required.
• Assist in bunkering vessel following international procedures.
• Support the workshop in troubleshooting and repairing other machinery and equipment as directed.
• Execute directives from Superintendent, Marine Engineer regarding maintenance and operation of all other vessels and marine equipment.
• Ensure engine rooms machinery space on all vessels is maintained in a clean and safe condition.
• Assist in maintaining vessels' machinery to flag state/classification society standards.
• Maintain accurate logbook records and ensure timely updates of computerized maintenance management system (CHAMPS) work orders. 

 If this opportunity interests you, and you meet all the above requirements, please submit your applications by 2024 December 12.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.