Marine Engineer

Please quote ref no: BAS 36/13
Closing date for applications: 14 Apr 2013

Main Description

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment Research Council, aims to undertake a world-class programme of scientific research, and to sustain for the UK an active and influential regional presence and a leadership role in Antarctic affairs.

We are now looking to recruit a Marine Engineer to provide project management and marine engineering expertise for a programme of work required to maintain the operational effectiveness of the BAS Polar vessels into the future. Work will primarily focus on the organisation’s science vessel, RRS James Clark Ross.

Qualifications: HNC/BTEC in Marine or Mechanical engineering or equivalent marine industry qualification

Duration: 3 years fixed term appointment

Salary: Salary will be in the range of £31,020 to £37,500 per annum. We offer a generous benefits package including a final salary pension scheme, free car parking, flexible working hours and 30 days annual leave.

On-line application forms and further information are available on our website at www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment

These are also available from the Human Resources, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. Tel: (01223) 221508.

Please quote reference: BAS 36/13
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 14th April 2013.
Interviews are scheduled to be held on w/c 29th April2013.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome.
You will need to be physically capable and medically fit to work in Antarctic conditions

Formal Description

Marine Engineer
Ref No.: BAS 36/13
Closing Date: 14 Apr 2013

1.	Job Title:	Marine Engineer
	Reference No:	BAS 36/13
	Department:	Technology & Engineering / AME
	Line Manager:	Senior Marine Engineer - AME
	Contract Type:	3-yr FTA

2.	Location: Cambridge

Purpose:
To provide project management and marine engineering expertise for a programme of work required to maintain the operational effectiveness of the BAS Polar vessels into the future. Work will primarily focus on the organisation’s science vessel, RRS James Clark Ross. • To lead and coordinate the programme of work directly related to Class and legislation. • Working with other BAS marine professionals with respect to activities and procedures to comply with Class, ISM and ISPS Codes. Management of the programme budget Programme and project planning Specification and supervision of engineering contracts Procurement activities This post will report directly to the Senior Marine Engineer. However, initiative and a pro-active approach is required.

Duties:
1) To ensure the continued effectiveness and safe operation of BAS ocean-going vessel, marine engineering systems and boats.

2) Ensuring that work specifications are developed and prepared in a timely and professional manner. Supervising contractors to meet schedules and budgets.

3) Monitoring and providing oversight of various project work and marine engineering activities on the vessel.

• General: To lead and co-ordinate all arrangements for the technical maintenance and support of the ship and infrastructure, including but not limited to:
• Refit and repair schedules and planning
• Tender and contract placements
• Planned maintenance systems
• Sourcing spares, stores and contract services for ships
• Investigations and reports
• Preparing and controlling budgets for the programme of work
• To identify efficiency savings where appropriate

4) Management of the procurement of spares, consumables and other items needed for the programme of works.

5) The management of various projects including preparation of technical specifications, project control and contractor liaison.
6) Producing reports and documentation for the Programme Board and Line Management.
7) Other duties as required by Line Management.

Skills Specification

Marine Engineer
Ref No.: BAS 36/13
Closing Date: 14 Apr 2013

Characteristics

Essential Requirements
Importance rating in parenthesis

Desirable Requirements
Importance rating in parenthesis

Communication skillsa) oral skillsb) written skills

* Fluent in written and spoken English language

* Able to communicate to a wide audience

(2)

Computer / IT skills

* Able to use Office packages, databases etc

* Experience of using Marine Project manager software & Autocad

(3)

Decision Making

* Make engineering and operational decisions during refits

Interpersonal skills

* Able to interact with a wide range of staff including on-board engineering personnel, contractors and shipyard

Managerial ability

* Self starter. Able to manage own work package and external suppliers

Numerical ability

* Able to control budgets. Able to use formulas and engineering calculations. Read and understand engineering drawings

Qualifications

* HNC/BTEC in Marine or Mechanical engineering or equivalent marine industry qualification

* A degree in an engineering discipline

(2)

Resource Management ability

* Manage budgets for large infrastructure

Skills / Experience

* Able to demonstrate practical experience of project management of ship related projects or equivalent
* Classification societies; International Safety Management Systems as applied to ships (ISM Code); IMO/SOLAS Regulations; MARPOL
* Extensive knowledge of marine systems on ocean-going vessels,

* On-board experience as engineering officer

(1)