JOB PURPOSE:

To operate and maintain deck equipment and assist ship engineer officers to operate, maintain and repair engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment aboard ships or self-propelled vessels.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the electrical, sewage treatment, lube oil, bilge and oily water separation systems of the vessel.
• Assist with the maintenance of lifeboats
• Assist with basic maintenance activities involving the pumps, turbines, distilling plants and condensers.
• Assist in maintaining all moving parts of deck machinery
• Assist in ensuring that the engineering room maintains a high level of readiness in the event of a system failure

Qualifications and Experience

At least Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent and the following maritime training;

• • National Certificate of Competence Reg I/2, III/5
  • Basic Safety Training VI/1 (Achieved within previous five (5) years)
  • Medical fitness I/9
  • Training onboard

Competences

• Age: be not less than 18 years of age.
• Meet the requirements for certification as a rating forming part of an engine watch.
• Seagoing service: have completed 12 months approved seagoing service in the deck department, or six months and completed approved training.
• Education & training: onboard training documented in a training book or approved training ashore with a minimum of 12 months sea service.
• Competence: meet the standard of competence specified in section A-III/5.

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 job, together
with one (1) recent passport photograph. Merge all your
documents and send them in one attachment in word or PDF format not exceeding 2MBs.
OR
Address to the Managing Director, Uganda Railway Corporation and hand deliver to URC
headquarters. The closing date of receiving applications is Friday 31st October, 2025 at
3:00pm.
NOTE

1. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
2. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
3. Beware of fraudstars.