1ST W/K ENGINEER

Role Overview

1st W/K Engineer for Dredger with NMDC Group, based onboard a Cutter Suction Dredger.

Company Overview

NMDC Group is focused on EPC and marine construction projects. The organization prioritizes employee career development, personal wellbeing, training, mentorship, and educational opportunities. The company offers competitive salaries and a range of attractive employee benefits.

Role Purpose

Ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all engine-room machinery and equipment onboard a Cutter Suction Dredger, while supervising crew and coordinating with shore and vessel management teams.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Watchkeeping

• Operate and maintain main engines, auxiliary engines, pumps, generators, compressors and hydraulic systems.
• Supervise and coordinate engine-room crew and ensure proper watchkeeping standards.
• Monitor fuel, lube oil, cooling water and other machinery consumables and optimize consumption.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and ensure machinery remains in reliable operating condition.
• Maintain and monitor dredging-related machinery, including dredge pumps, cutter drive/hydraulic systems and associated equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults and coordinate timely repairs.
• Respond effectively to machinery breakdowns and emergencies, minimizing disruption to dredging operations.

Documentation & Records

• Maintain accurate engine-room logs, maintenance records, spare-parts inventory and technical documentation.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with ISM, class, flag-state, HSE and company requirements.
• Ensure safe working practices, toolbox meetings, permit-to-work procedures and LOTO requirements are followed.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with the Chief Engineer, Dredge Master and shore technical team regarding vessel operations and maintenance requirements.

Special Projects

• Participate in dry-docking, major overhauls, repairs, inspections and commissioning activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in marine or mechanical engineering.
• 5–10 years' experience onboard Dredger.
• Basic and Advanced STCW training certification.
• Medical fitness certificate as per ILO/MLC requirement.