Third Engineer (3E) Job at the Caracal Oil & Gas Support Group

The Caracal Oil & Gas Support Group is an offshore oilfield solutions group of companies established in 2013 with the vision to bring world class operating standards to support offshore West African oil and gas operators.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Third Engineer (3E)

Job Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

General

• The 3E is responsible to CE/2E. The 3E shall take over the duties of the 2E in his absence.

General Duties

• Carries out Watch/Duty Engineer responsibilities
• Assists in the Engine Room during maneuvering incineration
• Performs any other duties as requested

3E’S Maintenance Duties
The 3E ensures the maintenance and repair of:

• Auxiliary engines
• Incinerator.
• Auxiliary boiler and exhaust gas economizer
• Fresh water generator

Emergency equipment such as:

• Lifeboat motors
• Fire fighting/safety equipment in the Engine Room
• Emergency compressor & emergency fire pumps
• Fuel tank valve trips

The 3E maintains machinery records and maintenance plans for above:

• The 3E ensures that the feed water of the boiler(s) and main engine is tested. Testing is done daily on turbine vessels and at least weekly on motor vessels.
• The CE monitors and ensures the test readings are recorded in the water chemical maker’s data sheets.

3E’S Crew Duties
The 3E:

• Supervises Engine Room staff
• Ensures above comply with environmental protection requirements
• Instructs and supervises the engine ratings
• Ensure workers under his supervision comply with safety requirements
• Develops crew under him through personal contact, guidance and example

Engine Cadet (EC)

• The EC reports to the 2E.  The EC is trained as a future engineer. The EC is following the training programme.

The EC:

• Assists watches in the Engine Control Room
• Performs any other duties as assigned
• Is responsible for updating his logbook signed by Duty Engineer

Qualifications
The 3E’s qualifications are:

• Engineering / Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g. Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering)
• Possession of all valid certificates under STCW and the Flag of the ship for the type of the ship and her trading.
• Good general knowledge of all ship’s engineering activities.
• Age: 35-45, Minimum of 5 experience

The EC’s qualifications are:

• Graduate of a recognized Marine Academy or Technical College.
• Possession of all valid certificates under STCW and the Flag of the ship for the type of the ship and her trading

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@caracal-group.com and stakeholder.recruitment@ncdmb.gov.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the email.