1st Class Chief Engineer – Tanger Med
Svitzer is looking for a qualified and experienced 1st Class Chief Engineer to join its Marine Operations team at Tanger Med, Morocco. The role ensures the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the company's harbour tugs.
As Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for the vessel's engine room, propulsion systems, machinery and technical equipment, keeping the tug operationally ready and compliant with applicable safety and maritime standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the safe operation of the engine room and all onboard machinery.
- Operate, monitor and maintain main engines, propulsion systems, generators and auxiliary equipment.
- Plan and perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure vessel reliability and availability.
- Identify, troubleshoot and resolve technical defects and machinery failures.
- Maintain accurate engine-room logs, maintenance records and technical documentation.
- Monitor fuel, lubricants, spare parts and engineering consumables.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with the Tug Master, crew members and shore-based technical teams.
- Ensure machinery and equipment are ready for safe vessel deployment.
- Participate in safety meetings, drills, toolbox talks and emergency response exercises.
- Apply Svitzer's safety procedures, including Stop Work Authority, Take 5 and Proactive Reporting.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, the Health, Safety and Management System (HMS), and applicable maritime regulations.
- Promote environmental protection and pollution prevention onboard.
Candidate Requirements
- Moroccan nationality.
- Valid 1st Class Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency, in accordance with applicable maritime requirements.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant marine engineering experience, preferably in harbour towage, tug operations or similar marine environments.
- Proven experience with marine diesel engines, propulsion systems, generators, hydraulic systems and auxiliary machinery.
- Good knowledge of planned maintenance, troubleshooting and technical documentation.
- Valid seafarer's documents and mandatory maritime certificates.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent safety awareness and ability to work effectively in a demanding operational environment.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- High level of professionalism, discipline, reliability and accountability.
Why Join Svitzer?
Join an international maritime company where safety, people and operational excellence come first. You will be part of a professional team contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of essential harbour towage services at Tanger Med.
Svitzer's core values are Constant Care, Our People, Our Name, Humbleness and Uprightness.
Diversity
Svitzer values diversity in all its forms and encourages applications even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description.
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