Luganville
Marine Engineer
Nicon Shipping • Full-time
Job Description
Nicon Shipping is seeking experienced Marine Engineers to join our Vessels & Crew team in Luganville, Espiritu Santo.
This is a hands-on marine engineering role supporting the operation, maintenance and reliability of our inter-island cargo vessels operating throughout Vanuatu.
We are looking for engineers with strong practical experience in medium-speed and high-speed marine diesel engines, propulsion systems and vessel machinery
Organisation Description
About Nicon Shipping
Nicon Shipping is a Vanuatu-based inter-island shipping and freight company operating from Luganville, Espiritu Santo. We provide essential cargo and transport services connecting Santo with communities throughout Vanuatu, supported by our own vessels, experienced crews and marine maintenance facilities.
Selection Criteria
Essential Technical Experience
Applicants must have proven marine engineering experience and practical knowledge of:
• CPP – Controllable Pitch Propeller propulsion systems
• Marine propulsion gearboxes and associated hydraulic systems
• Cummins marine diesel engines
• Mitsubishi marine diesel engines
• Deutz marine diesel engines
• Callesen marine engines
• Diesel fuel injection systems
• Marine cooling and lubrication systems
• Engine-room pumps and auxiliary machinery
• Marine generators and electrical generation systems
• Fault finding, servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance
Experience dismantling, rebuilding and carrying out major repairs on marine diesel engines will be highly regarded. Requirements
• Previous experience working as a Marine Engineer on commercial vessels is essential
• Must hold current and valid Marine Engineer qualifications, licences, certificates and tickets appropriate to the position
• Must have practical experience working with CPP propulsion systems
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Able to work independently and make practical engineering decisions when vessels are operating away from port
• Must be available and willing to work Saturdays and Sundays as part of the normal vessel operating roster
How To Apply
application, cv and copy of certificates
Requirements
- Essential Technical Experience
- Applicants must have proven marine engineering experience and practical knowledge of:
- CPP – Controllable Pitch Propeller propulsion systems
- Marine propulsion gearboxes and associated hydraulic systems
- Cummins marine diesel engines
- Mitsubishi marine diesel engines
- Deutz marine diesel engines
- Callesen marine engines
- Diesel fuel injection systems
- Marine cooling and lubrication systems
- Engine-room pumps and auxiliary machinery
- Marine generators and electrical generation systems
- Fault finding, servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance
- Experience dismantling, rebuilding and carrying out major repairs on marine diesel engines will be highly regarded. Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Marine Engineer on commercial vessels is essential