Engine Cadet

Job Summary

Undertake supervised onboard training to develop the practical knowledge, technical skills and professional competence required for a future marine engineering officer. The Engine Cadet will support the engine department under the direction of the Chief Engineer and other authorised engineering officers while complying with vessel procedures and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in the vessel's approved cadet training programme and maintain the required training record book.

Assist engineering officers with routine engine-room rounds, machinery checks and monitoring of equipment under direct supervision.

Learn the operation, maintenance and safe use of main and auxiliary engines, generators, pumps, compressors and other machinery.

Assist with planned maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, basic inspections and preparation of tools and equipment as instructed.

Observe and comply with permit-to-work, lockout/tagout, enclosed-space entry, hot-work and other applicable safety procedures.

Participate in safety drills, toolbox talks, familiarisation and emergency response exercises.

Maintain good housekeeping in the engine room and assigned work areas.

Report defects, abnormal operating conditions, leaks, spills, unsafe acts and near misses promptly to the supervising officer.

Follow pollution-prevention procedures for fuel, oil, chemicals, sewage, garbage and other shipboard waste.

Complete assigned training tasks, assessments and onboard learning activities accurately and on time.

Work collaboratively with engine-room personnel and comply with the Master's and Chief Engineer's lawful instructions.

Qualifications & Experience

Relevant maritime education or enrolment in an approved marine engineering cadet programme.

Required seafarer medical fitness certification and applicable STCW basic safety training, as required for the vessel and training route.

Valid seafarer identification and travel documentation, where applicable.

Demonstrated interest in marine engineering and willingness to undertake sea service and structured onboard training.

Ability to meet applicable flag-state, STCW and company requirements for cadet placement.

Key Competencies

Safety consciousness and willingness to follow instructions.

Mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving.

Discipline, reliability and attention to detail.

Teamwork, communication and respect for shipboard hierarchy.

Adaptability, resilience and eagerness to learn.

Commitment to environmental protection and professional conduct.

Key Success Measures

Completion of assigned onboard training tasks and required sea-time milestones.

Progress against the approved training record book and competency assessments.

Consistent compliance with safety, environmental and vessel procedures.

Demonstrated learning, reliability and positive feedback from supervising officers.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

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