About the Role / About the Job
This position focuses on enhancing the reliability and performance of marine crafts through mechanical expertise and principles. The role involves solving mechanical problems, optimizing operations, and implementing effective preventive maintenance schedules. You will supervise Tug Engineers, provide training and development, and ensure adherence to safety and operational standards across all marine craft.
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Key Responsibilities
- Solve mechanical problems, eliminate restrictions, improve operational methods, and optimize the operation of marine craft to enhance reliability.
- Identify opportunities to improve the reliability of marine crafts for safe and profitable performance.
- Initiate, conduct, and evaluate a preventive maintenance schedule to optimize machinery operation.
- Supervise the activities of Tug Engineers, advising on mechanical matters to ensure professional execution of work.
- Develop new Tug Engineers by providing guidance and following up on training activities to meet the departmental long-term training plan.
- Review daily turnover reports and monitor marine craft operational parameters to ensure appropriate manpower and resources are allocated.
- Routinely inspect emergency generator engines, fire pumps, and other associated equipment in the Refinery Tanks, Sitra Tanks, and Wharf area.
- Conduct daily inspections of all marine craft and pumps to ensure compliance with operating instructions and procedures, maintenance standards, and housekeeping protocols.
- Exercise personal control to make decisions and take immediate actions to alleviate emergencies or abnormal conditions, safeguarding both equipment and personnel while minimizing operational disturbances.
- Administer personnel-related activities (vacation, sickness, timekeeping) for all directly assigned staff and initiate call-out actions to cover absences.
- Prepare and issue permits to work within the department's operation, ensuring compliance with the company's Permit to Work system, safe work practices, guidelines, and standards.
Requirements
- Demonstrated mechanical knowledge and principles related to marine craft operations.
- Experience in preventive maintenance and operational optimization in a marine or industrial environment.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills to guide and develop a team of engineers.
- Ability to conduct inspections and ensure compliance with safety and operational guidelines.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work within a comprehensive energy portfolio in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- Engaging work environment with a focus on employee development and training initiatives.
- Participation in significant projects aimed at expanding capacity and advancing technological capabilities in the refining sector.
Contract and Travel Details
- Full-time position with responsibilities centered around marine craft operations at multiple sites including refinery tanks and wharf areas.
- May require occasional travel between different operational locations.
