Tug Engineer Full-Time

Job Description

• Continuously monitor and supervise the daily operation of all machinery and equipment on tugboats and or maritime vessels.
• Perform routine watchkeeping duties within a shift system, ensuring that tugboats and or vessels are maintained at all times to support port operations.
• Inform the Port Engineer of any faults or operational issues that cannot be resolved independently or that require additional labour and spare parts, in order to prevent unnecessary costs and inefficient use of resources.
• Maintain logbooks, records, and technical reports in accordance with P&O Maritime requirements, Classification Society rules, and applicable national and international maritime legislation.
• Demonstrate a full understanding of the importance of audits and inspections related to tugboats, maintenance activities, reporting, and the responsibilities of a Tug Engineer.
• Carry out planned and corrective maintenance and repairs on tugboats and or maritime vessels to ensure reliable and efficient service delivery.
• Supervise and take accountability for maintenance activities when additional personnel are engaged for specific tasks, oversee the cleanliness of machinery spaces, and ensure all work is completed to a high-quality standard in line with manufacturer recommendations.
• Ensure that emergency procedures and drills are conducted regularly and maintain a thorough understanding of all emergency response requirements.
• Ensure that all contractors comply with port authority rules and regulations and that safety procedures are implemented to maintain a safe and productive working environment.
• Implement and comply with all Environment, Health, Protection, and Safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures and with applicable management systems and standards, including ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, ISM, MLC, ISPS, and all relevant international industry standards and local legal requirements.
• Report all accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly and conduct or participate in investigations as required to identify root causes.

Requirements

• Degree in Maritime Engineering.
• Valid STCW 95 Class III 2 or III 3 certification for vessels over 3,000 kW and or NCV.
• Completion of all additional STCW 95 mandatory training and safety courses, as required.
• Computer literacy, with the ability to use standard operational and reporting tools.
• Fluency in Portuguese and a solid command of English, sufficient to read and understand instructions, manuals, and technical drawings, and to prepare basic technical reports.