CHIEF ENGINEER

NMDC Group
United Arab Emirates
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: OtherExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Decision-making","Troubleshooting","Root cause analysis","Maintenance planning"]

Manage all engine room and technical operations onboard a dredger, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous propulsion and auxiliary machinery performance. Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance aligned with company policies and class requirements. Lead and supervise the engineering team, monitor machinery performance, prevent breakdowns, and handle emergencies, major repairs, and dry-docking activities. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and statutory regulations while coordinating with the Master, shore management, and project team.

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NMDC Group
NMDC Group
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CHIEF ENGINEER

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Job Summary

Manage all engine room and technical operations onboard a dredger, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous propulsion and auxiliary machinery performance. Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance aligned with company policies and class requirements. Lead and supervise the engineering team, monitor machinery performance, prevent breakdowns, and handle emergencies, major repairs, and dry-docking activities. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and statutory regulations while coordinating with the Master, shore management, and project team.
Location: United Arab Emirates
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage overall engine room and technical operations onboard the dredger to ensure safe, efficient, continuous operation
  • •Plan and implement preventive and corrective maintenance schedules per company policies and class requirements
  • •Lead, supervise, and manage the engineering team to maintain performance and discipline standards
  • •Monitor machinery performance and take proactive measures to avoid breakdowns and operational delays
  • •Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and statutory regulations and coordinate technical support with the Master, shore management, and project team

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in marine/mechanical engineering
  • •Minimum 5 years rank experience onboard dredger
  • •Certificate of Competency as Chief Engineer
  • •Ability to lead, supervise, and manage the engineering team
  • •Knowledge of safety, environmental, and statutory compliance requirements
Experience:5+ years
Education:Bachelor's in marine/mechanical engineering
Skills:LeadershipDecision-makingTroubleshootingRoot cause analysisMaintenance planning
Certifications:Certificate of Competency as Chief Engineer

Company Brief

NMDC Group
A major marine dredging and civil engineering group delivering coastal reclamation, marine construction, and infrastructure services. It serves large-scale energy, ports, land development, and marine infrastructure projects across the Middle East and beyond.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1976
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