Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for safe and efficient operation of engine‑room equipment and systems on board a vessel. The role includes routine and corrective maintenance, welding, machining, pipe and mechanical fitting, and may involve acting as a Junior Watchkeeper.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, start, monitor and shut down marine engine‑room and aft machinery space utilities following safety procedures.
• Isolate and reinstate systems for scheduled and unplanned maintenance under PTW risk‑assessment guidelines.
• Perform general maintenance tasks such as greasing, cleaning, filter changes, housekeeping and operation of lathe, milling and shaping machines.
• Carry out coded welding, gas‑arc or plasma cutting as required.
• Maintain portable power tools and ensure they are used within the scope of responsibility.
• Monitor pollution‑control measures, ensure discharges stay within limits and report any unplanned releases.
• Participate in emergency response duties and demonstrate competence in drills and exercises.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years experience in shipping as a watch‑keeping Engine Room rating (STCW Reg. AIII/4) or EOOW (STCW Reg. AIII/1), or equivalent general maintenance background.
• Coded welding qualification and proven mechanical fitting skills.
• Ability to work safely in a high‑risk marine environment and follow strict procedural standards.

Required skills

• Operation of marine engine‑room equipment and utilities.
• Lathe, milling and shaping machine operation.
• Gas‑arc and plasma cutting.
• Coded welding.
• Use and maintenance of portable power tools.
• Pollution‑control monitoring.
• Emergency response procedures.