Position Announcement No.: PA-34-2022
Opening Date: December 6, 2022
Closing Date: December 20, 2022
Excellent Career Opportunity
Vital FSM Petroleum Corporation (“Vital”) is a progressive state owned enterprise that values diversity and inclusiveness, and is committed to harnessing the local talent of Micronesians. We are the largest supplier of energy in the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Nauru, owning, operating and/or leasing eight fuel terminals, forty-five storage tanks and pipeline systems, and a fleet of sixteen bulk trucks and aviation refuelers across Micronesia. We safely manage over 40 ship-to-shore cargo-receiving operations and over 440 marine bunkering activities per year and in full compliance to marine bunkering standards.
Vital is committed to transitioning from fossil fuel-based to renewable-based energies to help combat climate change and the adverse impacts it plays on our environment, and, as part of this strategic shift, is in the process of becoming a major supplier of renewable energy in Micronesia.
We operate in Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Yap, Nauru and Guam. Our Nauru and Guam facilities operate under Vital Energy, Inc. The company employs some of the best people in the industry, and has a mission to develop and train our people to be the best at what they do in the region. We are currently seeking the right candidate for the position of:
Maintenance Mechanic (Based in Chuuk
Vital operates a fleet of boats in Chuuk Lagoon. The Maintenance Mechanic maintains our fleet. It is his/her duty to manage our fleet in such a manner as to ensure the safe operation of the vessels at all times. The Maintenance Mechanic will also be required to maintain fixed and mobile equipment as needed.
The company relies on the Maintenance Mechanic to set a high standard of personal and professional conduct, and to maintain shipboard assets for the company’s purpose and mission.
Essential Job Requirements
- Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all moving equipment in Chuuk including: Terminal, Marine, Power Plant and Coconut Processing Plant
- Ensure that all maintenance is completed, recorded and reported efficiently and in compliance with company systems
- Responsible for parts inventory including
- Critical spares,
- M&R parts,
- Extra fuel and oil.
- Tools and equipment
- Be fully familiar with the handling characteristics of vessels (maneuvering, docking, anchoring, etc.) as well as the operation of critical systems (electronic navigation aids, steering, de-watering, safety apparatus, etc.)
- Be responsible for the operations and maintenance of engine rooms and any machinery onboard the vessel.
- Ensure that the physical aspect of the vessel is completely under control.
- Ensure that engine rooms and equipment are well kept and prepared for inspection
- Maintain required logbooks according to established practice and in established formats
She/he is to ensure that all tasks performed are conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with the company’s operating procedure guideline.
Knowledge & Experience
We are seeking individuals with:
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Salary
We offer an excellent remuneration package, a structured career development program, and an opportunity to work in a performance-oriented enterprise.
E-Mail CVs and applications to employment@fsmpc.com or hand-deliver/mail hard copies to our Corporate Office. The Employment Application can be downloaded here, or can be picked up at our Corporate Office in Pohnpei and at any of our Terminals. Closing of this Job Announcement is December 20, 2022. Applications will be screened, with only shortlisted applicants contacted for interviews.
The FSM Petroleum Corporation and Vital Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer