15 December, 2025

Marine - Chief Engineer

PIERRE BRUNET SHIPPING LTD

Location: 

Port Vila, Vanuatu

 

Due Date: 

12-01-2026

 

Type: 

Full Time

 

Organisation Description: 

Pierre Brunet Shipping Ltd is a company based in Port-Vila starting cargo shipping activities both locally and internationally in Oceania, as well as salvation and sea assistance missions in international waters.

 

Job Desctiption:

HYERARCHY
• Report to Technical Manager
• Report to Master on daily basis

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.       Management and Maintenance of Mechanical Systems:
- Oversee all mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems on the ship, including engines, generator (if fitted), propulsion systems, auxiliary equipment, and cooling systems.
- Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical equipment to guaranty proper functioning and to minimize unexpected downtime.
- Plan and coordinate regular maintenance operations following manufacturer's guidelines and maritime regulations.

2. Team and Safety Management:
- Ensure jobs are conducted safely and according to the company Management System.
- Request necessary support to Technical Manager

3. Diagnosis and Troubleshooting:
- Analyse breakdowns and technical issues occurring in mechanical systems by using necessary diagnostic tools and conducting thorough testing.
- Develop effective troubleshooting strategies to minimize disruptions and swiftly restore normal operations.

4. Reporting and Communication:
- Prepare detailed reports on maintenance operations, completed repairs, encountered issues, and preventive measures taken.
- Maintain regular and transparent communication with the ship's Captain and other members of the leadership team, to ensure coordination and synchronization of activities on board.
- Each trip report to the Technical Manager
- Review Ship fuel consumption and Plan for refuelling.
- Plan and request necessary spare parts and consumables.

5. Conducting Watch at Sea:
- Assume responsibility for conducting watch at sea, overseeing the safe operation of the ship's mechanical systems during day shifts.
- Monitor equipment performance, respond to alarms or abnormalities, and make necessary adjustments to maintain the ship's course, speed, and overall functionality.
- Properly fill in the parameters in the Engine Log Book
- Collaborate and report to the navigation team to ensure seamless communication and coordination.

 

Selection Criteria:

Mechanic embedded machine system advanced skills
In-depth knowledge of on-board mechanical systems and troubleshooting
Engineer 300 KW License
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the position
Advanced courses
Safety Certificate
Security Certificate
Seamans Book

 

Salary:

 

How to Apply

Apply by:

Email, Post, Telephone

 

Contact Person:

SOUTH SEA SERVICES LTD

 

Contact Phone:

(678) 22120

 

Email to send applications to:

carissa@southseaservices.com

 

Postal Address or location to apply in person:

SOUTH SEA SERVICES LTD
VILA MALL, LEVEL 1,
PO BOX 120,
PORT VILA,
VANUATU

 

Website:

 

How to apply - more information:

 For further information on the above job please contact the employer directly.

 

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