The Role
Lead and manage the ship's engineering department to maintain safe, efficient vessel operations. Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, automation, electrical systems, risk assessment, emergency response, fuel and waste management, regulatory compliance (SOLAS/MARPOL/flag), reporting, and team development while balancing commercial objectives and safety.
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Role Purpose: Oversee the management and maintenance of the ship’s engineering systems, ensuring safe, efficient operations in line with safety and environmental standards.
Role Purpose: Oversee the management and maintenance of the ship’s engineering systems, ensuring safe, efficient operations in line with safety and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the engineering team, maintain technical readiness, and ensure the vessel operates safely and efficiently on all voyages.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
The Chief Engineer must possess thorough knowledge of company policies, SOLAS, MARPOL, and flag state regulations. Proficiency in marine engineering, electrical systems, automation, troubleshooting, and planned maintenance is essential. Competence in risk assessment, emergency management, fuel efficiency, waste management, and reporting procedures is required, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills. The role demands effective communication, team coordination, and adaptability to modern technology and software.
Experience: Demonstrates leadership in developing technical and soft skills within the engineering team. Has strong analytical abilities, consistently overseeing the vessel’s engineering systems to ensure optimal performance. Successfully balances commercial objectives with a high priority on safety, fully understanding the importance of environmental compliance. Exhibits high reliability in urgent situations, ensuring the safety and security of the vessel and crew through decisive actions.
Experience: Demonstrates leadership in developing technical and soft skills within the engineering team. Has strong analytical abilities, consistently overseeing the vessel’s engineering systems to ensure optimal performance. Successfully balances commercial objectives with a high priority on safety, fully understanding the importance of environmental compliance. Exhibits high reliability in urgent situations, ensuring the safety and security of the vessel and crew through decisive actions.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Proper Rotation
- Career Growth
- Free WiFi Onboard
- Life & Health Insurance
- Mental Health Services
- Healthy Onboard Meals
- Digital Payment Solutions
- Crew Savings Plan
For more information on our benefits, please visit our Careers at Sea page: https://www.scorpiogroup.net/careers-at-sea/
About
Headquartered in Monaco, Scorpio has been investing in and operating shipping assets since 1926. Scorpio is a leading service provider engaged in the seaborne transportation of commodities and focuses on the offshore wind and marine-based renewable energy industry and has invested in the next generation of wind turbine installation vessels. The Group has experience investing in crude oil and product tankers, gas, dry bulk, containers as well as offshore oil and wind.With fourteen different offices located all around the world, and a shore workforce of nearly 1,000 employees, Scorpio is a fast-growing, fast-paced and stimulating work environment. Scorpio’s core values are Integrity, Collaboration, Stewardship and Moxie.
Skills Required
- Thorough knowledge of SOLAS, MARPOL, and flag state regulations
- Proficiency in marine engineering principles and systems
- Experience with shipboard electrical systems
- Competence with automation systems and shipboard software
- Strong troubleshooting and planned maintenance skills
- Risk assessment and emergency management expertise
- Knowledge of fuel efficiency and waste management practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated leadership and team development experience
- Effective communication and ability to adapt to modern technology
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The Company
What We Do
Scorpio Group specializes in the global seaborne transportation of energy and commodities, offering comprehensive technical and commercial management services.
