We are looking for a Chief Engineer (STCW A-III/2, unlimited) to join our team, starting in the shipyard where our new vessel is being built. The required starting date would be October 2026 in the shipyard in Vigo, Spain. The vessel delivery is planned for October 2027.
In this role you will, amongst other things During your time in the shipyard:
- Monitor the building of the new vessel in collaboration with the GP hired supervision team of OSM Thome.
- Attend meetings with shipyard, site and remote teams on the new build progress.
- Familiarise yourself with the new ship systems and assist in the planned maintenance system for the new build.

Onboard our vessels:
- Responsible to the Master for: Safe operation and maintenance of engine plant and equipment.
- Follow the Safety Management System of Greenpeace.
- Safe watch keeping of engine plant and equipment at sea and in port in accordance with STCW Ch VIII.
- Safe operation and maintenance of all mechanical and electrical equipment outside the engine room.
- Supervising the maintenance of rigid hull inflatable boats (rhibs)



and outboard engines and ensuring technical readiness of rhibs for Campaigns.
- Supervising the work of all engine staff including out board mechanics and fitter / welder.
- Set-up of engine room watches at sea and in port.
- Issue clear Standing Instructions to engine staff for watch keeping, bunkering, and emergency engine procedures.
- Implement Master’s instructions on safe working practice and shipboard environmental policy in the engine room.
- Ensuring that there are no illegal discharges of oil, garbage, sewage from the engine room in contravention of the MARPOL Convention as amended.
- Ensuring that the Oil record Book is properly maintained as per the instructions contained therein.
- Ensuring that the Oily Water Separator (OWS) and Oil Detection Monitor (ODM) where fitted are regularly tested and any illegal connections immediately removed and reported to the Master and Technical M

📌 Chief Engineer (Vigo)
🏢 Greenpeace International
📍 Vigo