Summary
NMDC Group is seeking a Second Watch Electrical Engineer for a Cutter Suction Dredger. The role maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs the vessel’s electrical, electronic, automation, and instrumentation systems, and carries out preventive and corrective maintenance. Duties include maintaining dredging and auxiliary machinery, keeping maintenance records, applying electrical safety procedures, and guiding electrical ratings and trainees. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, or automation engineering, 5–10 years of relevant experience, basic STCW training, and a medical fitness certificate; the company HQ is listed in the United Arab Emirates.
The posting
As published on nmdc-group.com. Pulled from the employer's site and shown as they wrote it.
2nd W/K Electrical Engineer for Dredger.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all electrical, electronic, automation, and instrumentation systems onboard the Cutter Suction Dredger.
- Ensure the safe and reliable operation of power generation, power distribution, dredging electrical systems, propulsion auxiliaries, and vessel automation.
- Carry out planned preventive maintenance and corrective repairs in accordance with the Planned Maintenance System (PMS).
- Diagnose and rectify faults on PLCs, VFDs, MCCs, switchboards, generators, motors, sensors, alarms, and control systems.
- Maintain electrical systems associated with cutter drives, dredge pumps, jet pumps, spud systems, winches, hydraulic controls, and auxiliary machinery.
- Monitor electrical load distribution, insulation integrity, protection systems, and the overall health of electrical equipment to ensure uninterrupted dredging operations.
- Maintain emergency electrical systems, UPS units, batteries, navigation lights, communication equipment, and safety alarms.
- Keep accurate maintenance records, electrical drawings, calibration records, and spare parts inventory for all electrical equipment.
- Ensure compliance with ISM Code, Class, Flag State requirements, company procedures, and applicable electrical safety regulations.
- Apply Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), and other electrical isolation procedures before carrying out maintenance activities.
- Coordinate closely with the Chief Engineer, Dredge Master, and deck and engine departments to support continuous and efficient dredging operations.
- Supervise and provide technical guidance to Electrical Ratings, trainees, and contractors during maintenance and repair activities.
- Participate in emergency drills and provide technical support during breakdowns and emergency situations.
- Identify recurring equipment issues, recommend technical improvements, and contribute to enhancing vessel reliability and operational performance.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Chief Engineer to support the safe and efficient operation of the vessel.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical/Electronics & Automation Engineering.
5-10 years' experience on Dredger or in heavy industries with automation.
Basic STCW training certification with medical fitness certificate.