Principal Marine Engineer

The Principal Marine Engineer is responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and lifecycle management of vessels, marine machinery, propulsion systems, and related infrastructure while maintaining compliance with national and international maritime safety standards. JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL MARINE ENGINEER GRADE: RG3 REPORTS TO: Chief Mechanical Engineer NUMBER OF VACANCIES: One (1) 1. Marine Engineering Operations Management • Provide leadership in the management of marine engineering operations. • Ensure safe and efficient operation of vessel machinery, propulsion systems, auxiliary equipment, and marine facilities. • Monitor vessel technical performance and recommend improvements. • Provide technical guidance on marine operations, repairs, and engineering solutions. 2. Vessel Maintenance and Asset Management • Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for vessels and marine equipment. • Oversee planned maintenance systems, dry docking schedules, inspections, and major repairs. • Ensure availability of critical spare parts, tools, and technical resources. • Maintain accurate engineering records, maintenance histories, and equipment documentation. 3. Marine Safety and Regulatory Compliance • Ensure compliance with maritime safety regulations, statutory requirements, and certification obligations. • Promote implementation of safety management systems and emergency preparedness plans. • Ensure vessel certificates, surveys, inspections, and technical approvals are up to date. • Coordinate responses to marine incidents, breakdowns, and emergencies. 4. Engineering Planning and Budget Management • Prepare marine engineering budgets, work plans, and procurement requirements. • Advise management on vessel rehabilitation, modernization, and replacement programmes. • Participate in feasibility studies for acquisition of marine assets and technology upgrades. • Manage technical contracts and service providers. 5. Reporting and Advisory Role • Prepare technical reports for senior management. • Provide expert advice on marine engineering matters. • Represent URC in technical meetings with regulatory bodies, consultants, and partners. • Perform any other duties assigned by management. KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. Academic Qualifications Essential: • Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in: • Marine Engineering; • Mechanical Engineering; • Naval Architecture; or a related engineering discipline from a recognized institution. • Master’s Degree in Marine Engineering, Transport Engineering, Asset Management, or related field. B. Professional Qualifications • Valid marine engineering certification recognized by relevant maritime authorities. • Certificate of Competency (CoC) as appropriate for marine engineering operations is an added advantage. • Membership with a recognized professional body such as: • Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers (UIPE); • Relevant international marine engineering professional bodies. C. Experience • At least 5 years’ Post Graduate experience in marine engineering operations, vessel maintenance, or related engineering fields. • Experience managing marine vessels, propulsion systems, and ship machinery. • Demonstrated experience in supervising technical teams. • Experience in public sector, transport, shipping, or large engineering organizations is desirable. • Experience in vessel rehabilitation, dry docking, and marine asset management is an added advantage.For details about key outputs, key activities, person specifications and required qualifications for these visit Uganda Railways Corporation website at www.urc.go.ug

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All suitable, qualified and interested candidates with the relevant qualifications and experience should send their application letters, curriculum vitae and copies of academic certificates, Transcripts, National Identity Card, appointment letters to the current together with one (1) recent passport photograph by email to: Merge all your documents and send them in one attachment in word or PDF format not exceeding 2MBs.