Chief Engineer (Bunker Vessel Operations) – Join Our Team At Ataogo Nig Limited

Port Harcourt, Rivers

Ataogo Nig Limited is a rapidly growing indigenous engineering and construction services provider based in Nigeria. With a strong foundation built by seasoned professionals from the Oil & Gas and Power industries, we bring a wealth of knowledge to the Energy sector. Our combined experience spans decades of successful project delivery in the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors.

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Chief Engineer (Bunker Vessel Operations) to join our team and contribute to the continued success of our operations.

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

Vessel Engineering Management:

  • Oversee the 24/7 operation and maintenance of key vessel systems including:
    • Main propulsion systems (MAN B&W/Wärtsilä engines)
    • Fuel oil transfer and purification systems
    • Auxiliary machinery (pumps, compressors, generators)
  • Ensure <1% downtime through preventive maintenance.

Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensure all machinery complies with:
    • NIMASA seaworthiness standards
    • MARPOL Annex I (oil pollution prevention)
    • NCDMB NCEC requirements
  • Maintain accurate engine room logs for NUPRC audits.

Safety & Emergency Response:

  • Conduct weekly safety drills (engine room fires, blackout recovery)
  • Ensure 100% operability of:
    • Emergency generator
    • Bilge and firefighting systems
  • Implement lockout-tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Team Leadership:

  • Supervise 2nd Engineers, Motormen, and Fitters
  • Conduct monthly competency assessments
  • Enforce STCW work/rest hour compliance.

Technical Reporting:

  • Submit daily engine performance reports
  • Manage spare parts inventory to ensure critical spares are always available
  • Coordinate dry-dock maintenance planning.

Technical Skills:

  • Expertise in troubleshooting Sulzer/Wärtsilä engines
  • Proficiency in PMS software (AMOS, Helm CONNECT).

Qualifications & Requirements:

Mandatory Certifications:

  • STCW III/2 Chief Engineer (Unlimited)
  • NIMASA Certificate of Competency
  • High Voltage Certification (if applicable)
  • Valid medical fitness certificate.

Experience:

  • 10+ years of marine engineering experience, including 5+ years as Chief Engineer
  • 3+ years of experience on bunker vessels (over 5,000 DWT)
  • Proven experience with fuel oil treatment systems and ballast water management.

Application Details:

Closing Date: 18th April 2025

How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV with the job title as the subject of the email.

To apply for this job email your details to ataogonig.enquiry@gmail.com

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