Chief Marine Eng Officer

**_ Equity Statement :Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the_**
**_designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating_**
**_Division._**

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**_ Operating Division : Transnet NPA_**

**_ Position Title : Chief Marine Eng Officer_**

**_ Employee Group : Permanent_**

**_ Department : Marine Services_**

**_ Location : Saldanha_**

**_ Reporting To : Marine Technical Manager_**

**_ Grade Level : F_**

**_ Reference Number : 10280261_**

**_ Position Purpose:_**

To mange the marine engineering functions of a harbour tug in such a manner as to ensure safe and efficient operation of

the plant and auxiliary equipment, the implementation of sound preventative maintenance practices in terms of the planned

maintenance schedules, fault diagnosis and on board repairs of equipment and machinery, attend to overhauls of machinery

and equipment including planned craft lay ups and unplanned breakdowns.

**_ Position outputs:_**

1. Maintain equipment in accordance with preventative maintenance schedules to ensure optimum tug availability.

2. Manage on board fault diagnosis and repairs.

3. Manage operation of plant and auxiliary equipment in accordance with sound marine engineering standards and practices.

4. Conduct checks of plant and equipment including operational surveillance whilst craft is underway.

5. Manage periodic lay/ overhaul of plant and equipment in conjunction with Marine Technical Manager.

6. Manage and allocate resources including tools, power tools, spares, etc.

7. Train subordinates, mentorship training of trainee Chief Engineers.

8. Ensure a safe working environment and the implementation of safe working practices in terms of the company policies and

legislative requirements.

9. Ensure that all legislative, regulatory and company requirements and procedures are complied with in respect of the

marine engineering department on board the tug.

10. Attend to unplanned breakdowns.

11. Maintain accurate and complete records of all engine room machinery.

Maintain equipment on Tug according to Transnet's code 29 guideline.

12. Enforce Transnet environmental policy and standards

13. Inculcate Transnet's values.

14. Project Management

15. Management Information: To provide statistical data, inspections, audits for sound decision making, elimination of

deviations from planned processes.

**_ Qualifications & Experience:_**
- Valid 2nd Engineer Officer
3000KW)

Added Advantage
- Chief Engineer (Unlimited)
- Project Management Certificate

**_ Competencies:_**

Knowledge
- Risk and occupational safety
- Quality management systems
- Statutory / regulatory bodies
- Environmental Management
- Project Management
- NOSA,ISO, Osh Act
- Marine Operations/Services
- Merchant Shipping Act
- SAMSA port marine operations related legislation
- Knowledge of life saving equipment / appliances

**Skills**:

- Computer skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Building relationships
- People management
- Analytical
- Procedures and work instructions ( SHE Integrated Management System, Quality Management System)
- Safety techniques and equipment
- Record keeping
- Emergency and evacuation procedures
- Marine plant, machinery and equipment
- Watch keeping procedures
- Marine environment housekeeping

Attitude
- Integrity
- Tolerance of ambiguity
- Change orientated
- Appreciate diversity
- Attention to detail
- Outputs and results driven
- Team builder/ player
- Passion for Marine