First W/K Engineer for Dredger

About the role

We are seeking a First W/K Engineer to join the crew of a cutter suction dredger. The role ensures safe and efficient operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all engine‑room machinery and equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate engine‑room crew while maintaining proper watch‑keeping standards.
• Operate and maintain main engines, auxiliary engines, pumps, generators, compressors and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain and monitor dredging‑related machinery, including dredge pumps and cutter drive/hydraulic systems.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance to keep machinery in reliable condition.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults and coordinate timely repairs.
• Maintain accurate engine‑room logs, maintenance records, spare‑parts inventory and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ISM, class, flag‑state, HSE and company requirements.
• Monitor fuel, lube oil, cooling water and other consumables and optimise consumption.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in marine or mechanical engineering.
• 5‑10 years of experience onboard a dredger.
• Basic and Advanced STCW training certification.
• Medical fitness certificate as required by ILO/MLC.

Required skills

• Main and auxiliary engine operation.
• Pump, generator and compressor operation.
• Hydraulic system maintenance.
• Dredge pump and cutter drive operation.
• Preventive maintenance planning.
• Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault diagnosis.
• Monitoring of fuel, lube oil and cooling water consumables.