Engine Cadet

About the Role

Propel Marketing Co. Ltd. is an integrated energy marketing and solutions company operating across the oil, gas, and renewable energy value chains. We are currently seeking a motivated and disciplined Engine Cadet to join our maritime team in Nigeria. In this role, you will undertake supervised onboard training to develop the practical knowledge, technical skills, and professional competence required for a future marine engineering officer, supporting the engine department under the direct guidance of the Chief Engineer.

• Participate in the vessel's approved cadet training programme and maintain the required training record book accurately.
• Assist engineering officers with routine engine-room rounds, machinery checks, and monitoring of equipment under direct supervision.
• Learn the operation, maintenance, and safe use of main and auxiliary engines, generators, pumps, and compressors.
• Assist with planned maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, basic inspections, and preparation of tools and equipment as instructed.
• Observe and comply with permit-to-work, lockout/tagout, enclosed-space entry, hot-work, and applicable safety procedures.
• Participate in safety drills, toolbox talks, familiarisation, and emergency response exercises while maintaining good housekeeping.
• Report defects, abnormal operating conditions, leaks, spills, unsafe acts, and near misses promptly to the supervising officer.
• Follow pollution-prevention procedures for fuel, oil, chemicals, sewage, garbage, and other shipboard waste.

• Relevant maritime education or enrolment in an approved marine engineering cadet programme.
• Required seafarer medical fitness certification and applicable STCW basic safety training as required for the vessel.
• Valid seafarer identification and travel documentation, where applicable.
• Demonstrated interest in marine engineering with high safety consciousness and willingness to follow instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, discipline, reliability, attention to detail, and respect for shipboard hierarchy.

• Structured onboard training and mentorship from experienced marine engineering officers.
• Valuable sea-time experience within a dynamic integrated energy and maritime operations environment.
• Career advancement opportunities within Propel Marketing Co. Ltd. and the broader maritime sector.
• Competitive cadet allowance and comprehensive welfare support while onboard.

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