Fitter at Astor Shipmanagement in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

Thank you for considering a career with us, and we look forward to welcoming you aboard! We are an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Represented by the ITF, we adhere to ILO standards, ensuring fair practices and safe conditions. Please note that we follow a merit-based recruitment process and never charge fees for job offers.

Role Purpose: To help ensure the safe and efficient operation of the vessel by maintaining and repairing propulsion systems, pipelines, engines, auxiliary machinery, and other ship structures and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and repair the vessel’s mechanical systems and equipment, including piping systems, engines, and pumps. Perform welding and fabrication to create strong and safe connections between metal parts, ensuring structural strength and pipeline integrity. Carry out engine room and workshop housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe working environment. Maintain inventory of engine stores, including welding consumables, as delegated by the 1st Assistant Engineer. Comply with safety, environmental, and security procedures and regulations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Knowledge: The Fitter must be familiar with company policies, SOLAS, MARPOL, and flag state regulations. Key knowledge areas include the Theory and Practice of Seamanship, disassembly, repair, and reassembly of mechanical systems, and welding and metal fabrication techniques. Essential knowledge also includes the use of hand and power tools, workshop specialized equipment for ship fitting tasks, and waste management and pollution control practices.

Essential Skills and Abilities: Effective leadership, communication, and reporting skills are essential for the Fitter, along with the ability to maintain and assist in repairing deck and engine equipment. Strong time management skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and ensure completion of responsibilities on schedule are required. Proficiency in various welding and fitting techniques, as well as working with shipboard machinery, engines, pumps, and other mechanical systems, is crucial.

Experience: Demonstrates reliability and leadership behaviors while supporting deck and engine room equipment repairs and maintenance. Has work experience in welding, metal fabrication, fitting, and machining metals. Skilfully and safely works with a wide range of tools and specialized equipment in the workshop.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Proper Rotation
• Career Growth
• Free WiFi Onboard
• Life & Health Insurance
• Mental Health Services
• Healthy Onboard Meals
• Digital Payment Solutions
• Crew Savings Plan

For more information on our benefits, please visit our Careers at Sea page: https://www.scorpiogroup.net/careers-at-sea/