- Company: Reputable Marine and Offshore Services Company
- Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 10 November 2026
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About the role
A reputable marine and offshore services company is looking for a Marine Engineering Assistant (MEA) to join its team in Port Harcourt. In this full-time position, you will operate, monitor, and maintain machinery systems onboard vessels. You will report directly to the Base Engineer.
Responsibilities
- Supervise Able Seamen onboard and participate in safety drills.
- Maintain Garbage and Oil Record Books.
- Perform routine checks and maintenance according to the ship’s Planned Maintenance System (PMS).
- Request spares and tools before due dates.
- Keep engine room logbooks and submit daily, weekly, and maintenance reports.
- Start, load, and confirm the readiness of prime movers and power plants.
- Ensure emergency exits, lifesaving, and firefighting equipment are in good condition.
- Maintain safe engine room watches at sea and in port.
- Check and record residual oil levels (ROBs), coolant, and oil levels, and carry out fuelling.
- Inspect machinery, bilges, overboard valves, and sea-chests for leaks or abnormal conditions.
- Test pumps, motors, and emergency lighting, and record battery voltages.
Requirements
- Valid NIMASA MEA Certificate of Competency.
- Valid STCW Basic Safety Training (Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities).
- Valid seafarer medical fitness certificate.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an MEA or engine room rating on tugs, crew boats, OSVs, or similar vessels.
- Good mechanical fault-finding skills, strong safety discipline, and clear report writing abilities.
- Added advantage: Oil and gas vessel experience; OND/ND in mechanical or marine engineering.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and copies of their certificates to nexttalent.ng@gmail.com. Please use “MEA – Your Full Name” as the subject of the email. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The application deadline is 10th November, 2026.
Apply by email: nexttalent.ng@gmail.com
