Tribologist

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

12/18/2024

Location Country United Kingdom

Work Location Glasgow

Who are V? As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel’s operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V. has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.

Overall Purpose of The Job

SeaTec’s Condition Monitoring (CM) department offers an immediate opportunity for a Tribologist with experience in used lubricating oil analysis, fuel oil and water analysis.

Key Responsibilities And Tasks

• Fluid analysis is a growing business within SeaTec and some of the world’s largest shipping companies are our clients.
• The requirement is for an acknowledged expert in the interpretation of test results pertaining to lubricating oil, fuel oil, cylinder scrape down oil, fuel purifier, oily water separator, water and grease.
• The tribologist will report to the General Manager.
• The role requires diagnostic and investigative abilities based on test results provided by our laboratory and the ability to deal directly with our clients resolving their issues concerned with lubricants and fuel oil.
• The role would suit someone who is looking for a challenging career with opportunity to rise within a dynamic work environment.
  
  

What can I expect in return? V. Group can offer you a market leading salary and benefits package, in addition to significant opportunities for career growth and personal development. This a great opportunity to join a true leader in the maritime sector - a company that has exciting plans for future growth.

Essential

• Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Chemistry disciplines
• Experience in a fluid testing laboratory, OEM, Condition monitoring, class societies, oil majors etc.
• Experience with used lubricating oil, fuel and water: analysis, interpreting results and reporting
• Experience within the marine industry and good knowledge of IMO regulations
• Familiar with MS Office packages including word processing, spread sheets, databases and web-based applications
• Able to provide technical updates/newsletters to the clients
• Professional accreditations (ICML, STLE, BINDT) or certifications as relevant.
  
  

Desirable

• Good knowledge on analysis procedures, regulations, and interpretation of results to applicable ISO/ASTM standards
• Experience in working with water (ballast water, scrubber water, sewage, potable water etc.)
• Experience in fuel oil analysis and interpretation. Good knowledge on bunker analysis procedures, regulations, and interpretation of results to applicable ISO standards
• Lubricants designing and blending experience
• Knowledge of rotating and reciprocating machinery
• 5+ years of experience in the above field is highly desirable
• The job requires the engineer to be highly motivated
• Ability to adopt a proactive approach to system improvement/problem solving and knowledge sharing
• Knowledge of root cause failure analysis
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal. The job involves considerable communication with the client, from technician to managerial level
• Ability to work in a team environment and to show initiative when required.
  
  

Additional Information

Applications Close Date 16 Feb 2025