About the Role
As a Dredge Mechanic, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of mechanical systems onboard dredging vessels. You will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing various machinery, while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. This position involves collaboration with the engine room crew to support efficient dredging operations and adherence to company requirements.
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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.
Benefits
The company is committed to supporting the career development and personal wellbeing of its employees. We provide:
- A thriving environment where employees can reach their professional potential.
- A workplace culture that values and respects all employees.
- Opportunities for training, mentorship, and educational advancement.
- A wide range of attractive employee benefits and competitive salaries.
- The chance to work on some of the region’s most exciting projects in EPC and marine construction.
