Stabbert Maritime is a family-owned company with a proud legacy spanning over 50 years and two generations. We provide a comprehensive range of innovative solutions and support services to clients in the offshore scientific research, subsea, defense, and ship repair industries. Our diverse operational fleet serves the science, research, offshore energy, defense, and renewable energy sectors, delivering reliable and specialized maritime services. Stabbert is currently looking for a Chief Engineer to join our fleet.

Position Summary: 

The Chief Engineer leads the engineering department, supervises maintenance activities, manages technical resources, and supports the safe and reliable operations of the vessel. This role requires extensive technical expertise, leadership skills and a thorough understanding of marine engineering regulations and safety protocols.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the safe operation of all machinery, electrical, and technical areas of the vessel.
• Manage and direct the engineering department.
• Ensure vessel’s engineering department adheres to all safety and flag requirements.
• Plan and prioritize work for the engineering department with the highest regard for safety.
• Manage daily maintenance of engineering systems.
• Ensure that main engines and associated machinery including electrical, refrigeration, air conditioning units on board the ship are operating efficiently.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance schedule.
• Maintain engine room stores and record usage of parts and equipment.
• Keep detailed engine room logs.
• Responsible for all engineering aspects of the SMS.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze problems via communication while a vessel is at sea or in a remote location.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; capable of maintaining strong relationships both with the team and customers.
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be well-organized, detail and customer-oriented (internal and external), self-starter, self-motivated, prioritize duties, and follow through with tasks to completion as necessary.
• Working knowledge in MS Office and Adobe DC.