OOW Engineering Watch DP | DP Heavy Lift vessel |(currently in Saudi Arabia)

Explore this job opportunity as an OOW Engineering Watch DP on a DP Heavy Lift vessel operating Worldwide (currently in Saudi Arabia). Employment will be with our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Information about the job: 

• Job Title: OOW Engineering Watch DP.
• Project: DP Heavy Lift vessel.
• Location: Worldwide (currently in Saudi Arabia).
• Rotation: 35/35 days on/off.
• Salary: Please confirm your realistic expectations when applying. This will be discussed with the right candidate. Consolidated monthly salary (Paid only whilst working).
• Duration: 12 months (renewable).
• Contract Start: TBC.
• Insurances: Provided by the company.
• Employer: Our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Requirements/Qualifications/Competence:

• Minimum 3 years’ sea service on DP-enabled offshore construction or heavy-lift vessels, including DP3 operations.
• Prior approval by Saudi Aramco as Third Engineer on offshore or marine construction projects preferred.
• STCW Certificates: OOW (Engineering) CoC – STCW A-III/1, STCW Basic Safety: A-VI/1-1, A-VI/1-2, A-VI/1-3, A-VI/1-4, Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boat (other than fast rescue boat) – STCW A-VI/2-1, Advanced Firefighting – STCW A-VI/3, Medical First Aid – STCW A-VI/4-1, Security Awareness - STCW A-VI/6-1, Security Duties – STCW A-VI/6-2, Leadership & Teamwork (Engine, O/L) – STCW A-III/1, High Voltage (Operational Level) – STCW A-III/1.
• Basic offshore safety & emergency training including HUET and CA-EBS, H₂S Awareness, Well Control Level 1.
• Proven experience standing engineering watch on complex marine power and propulsion systems.
• Familiarity with K-Chief 700 automation systems, power management systems, and thruster maintenance.
• Strong understanding of DP vessel redundancy, emergency response, and damage control procedures.
• Ability to work within multinational crews under offshore project and client compliance standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Tasks:

• Maintain a safe and efficient engineering watch during DP and offshore construction activities.
• Monitor propulsion, power generation, auxiliary, and automation systems to ensure uninterrupted vessel operations.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of thrusters, switchboards, PMS, and DP-related machinery.
• Assist with planned maintenance routines and machinery performance reporting.
• Respond to alarms, equipment faults, and emergency situations in accordance with vessel procedures.
• Participate in bunkering, engine room inspections, safety drills, and permit-to-work activities.
• Coordinate with engine room and bridge teams to support safe DP operations and project execution.
• Ensure compliance with company SMS, class requirements, and client operational standards.
• Contribute to emergency preparedness, damage control, and safe return-to-port readiness.
• Maintain accurate engine room logs, maintenance records, and spare parts documentation.