Summary
NMDC Group is hiring a Dredge Mechanic for its United Arab Emirates operations. The role covers maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical systems on dredging vessels, including propulsion engines, dredge pumps, gearboxes and hydraulic systems. Duties include planned and corrective maintenance, maintaining repair records and spare-parts inventory, and supporting dry-dock work and emergency repairs. Applicants need a Rating Forming part of Engine Room Watch certificate, STCW training, medical fitness certification and 5–10 years of experience onboard a dredger.
The posting
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Dredge Mechanic
Responsibilities
- Responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all mechanical systems onboard Dredging vessels.
- Ensure smooth operation of main propulsion engines, dredge pumps, gearboxes, and auxiliary machinery.
- Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance as per planned maintenance system (PMS).
- Inspect and service suction pipelines, drag heads, valves, and hydraulic systems.
- Diagnose mechanical failures and restore equipment to operational condition with minimum downtime.
- Assist Chief Engineer in dry-dock repairs, overhauls, and machinery inspections.
- Maintain lubrication schedules, fuel systems, cooling systems, and compressor units.
- Ensure availability of critical spare parts and proper inventory control onboard.
- Follow safety procedures, permit-to-work system, and environmental compliance standards.
- Coordinate with engine room crew for efficient dredging operations and machinery performance.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance, breakdowns, and repair logs.
- Support troubleshooting of dredge pumps during production cycles and optimize efficiency.
- Participate in emergency repairs and breakdown recovery at sea.
- Ensure adherence to company and class requirements (DNV/ABS/LR as applicable).
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety, and operational readiness of machinery spaces.
Qualifications
Certificate as Rating Forming part of Engine Room Watch
STCW training certification & Medical fitness certificate.
5-10 years experience onboard Dredger.