Explore this job opportunity as an Engineering Watch Rating on a Various Offshore Vessels operating Worldwide. Employment will be with our client, a drilling and construction contractor.
Information about the job:
- Job Title: Engineering Watch Rating.
- Project: Various Offshore Vessels.
- Location: Worldwide.
- Rotation: 165/30 days on/off or 56/28 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.
- Overtime: Applicable.
- Employer: Our client, a drilling and construction contractor.
Requirements/Qualifications/Competence:
- Minimum 2 years of engine-room sea service for senior/expert level roles.
- Previous experience on offshore or construction vessels preferred.
- STCW Certificates: Engineering Watch Rating CoP – STCW III/4, 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, Security Awareness - STCW A-VI/6-1, Security Duties – STCW A-VI/6-2.
- Basic offshore safety & emergency training including HUET and CA-EBS, H₂S Awareness.
- Knowledge of marine machinery operations and planned maintenance practices.
- Ability to work within watchkeeping schedules and follow engineering instructions.
- Strong commitment to onboard safety and compliance procedures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Tasks:
- Report directly to the Engineer on Watch and complete assigned duties.
- Assist with daily engine-room watchkeeping activities and monitoring routines.
- Support operation of main engines, auxiliary systems, and related machinery.
- Perform maintenance and basic repair work within certification limits.
- Conduct routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and equipment checks.
- Follow safe working practices and vessel maintenance procedures.
- Identify and report equipment faults or irregular operating conditions.
- Assist during bunkering, machinery start-up, shutdown, and operational testing.
- Maintain housekeeping standards in machinery spaces and workshops.
- Cooperate with the engineering team to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations.