Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Rotation: 60 days on / 30 days off
Joining date: 25 October 2026
GPS Talent is recruiting an experienced Chief Engineer for an Offshore Support Vessel operating in Abu Dhabi.
Requirements
- Valid Chief Engineer Unlimited Certificate of Competency – STCW III/2.
- Minimum 48 months of sea service as Chief Engineer on AHTS, OSV and/or PSV vessels.
- Strong experience in marine machinery operation, maintenance and fault diagnosis.
- Proven ability to lead an engineering team and maintain vessel reliability during offshore operations.
- Previous experience with ADNOC operations is highly desirable.
- Valid STCW certification, seafarer’s medical certificate, seaman’s book and passport.
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Available to join on 25 October 2026.
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Key responsibilities
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Manage the safe and reliable operation of propulsion machinery, generators and auxiliary systems.
- Plan and oversee preventive maintenance, repairs and fault diagnosis.
- Lead the engineering team and maintain safe engine-room working practices.
- Manage bunkering, fuel and lubricant consumption, spare parts and technical stores.
- Maintain machinery records, maintenance reports and statutory documentation.
- Ensure compliance with the vessel’s Safety Management System, pollution-prevention procedures and flag-state requirements.
- Coordinate with the Master and shore technical team on machinery condition, defects and operational readiness.
