Marine Training Instructor – Engine – PNG

Are you an experienced Marine Engineer with a passion for developing the next generation of engineering officers?
We are seeking an experienced Senior Marine Engineering Instructor / Assessor to deliver world-class maritime engineering training and lead the development of engineering competency across our organisation. This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality, competency-based training while ensuring compliance with STCW, NMSA and international maritime standards.
Working within our Marine Training Centre, you will play a key role in improving engineering capability, maintaining accreditation, and ensuring our seafarers are equipped to operate safely, efficiently, and professionally.
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Marine Training Centre Manager, you will deliver engineering training through classroom instruction, simulator-based learning and practical workshops while leading curriculum development, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across all engineering programmes.
You will also act as the organisation’s engineering training authority, supporting fleet performance through competency development, incident analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities Training Delivery

• Deliver STCW-compliant engineering courses for Engine Officers and Ratings.
• Facilitate classroom, workshop and Engine Room Simulator (ERS) training.
• Deliver courses covering:
  • Marine Engineering
  • Auxiliary Machinery
  • Electrical & Control Systems
  • Engine Room Resource Management (ERM)
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Watchkeeping
• Assess student competency using approved assessment methods.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback to cadets and serving officers.
• Maintain accurate training records and assessment documentation.
• Ensure all training is delivered safely and in accordance with approved procedures.

Curriculum Development & Quality

• Develop and maintain lesson plans, presentations, assessments and simulator scenarios.
• Ensure training materials reflect current STCW requirements, IMO Model Courses and NMSA standards.
• Lead engineering simulator scenario development.
• Participate in course validation, accreditation and internal quality assurance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of training programmes.

Engineering Leadership

• Lead the development of engineering competency pathways across the organisation.
• Identify engineering competency gaps using fleet performance data and incident investigations.
• Participate as a technical advisor in engineering incident investigations.
• Support engineering competency revalidation programmes.
• Maintain engineering compliance frameworks for STCW A-III/1 and A-III/2.

Compliance & Accreditation

• Ensure engineering training remains audit-ready at all times.
• Act as the technical liaison with NMSA on engineering training matters.
• Lead engineering accreditation activities.
• Maintain instructor competency and continuing professional development.
• Ensure all assessment records and certification documentation meet audit requirements.

Safety & Professional Standards

• Promote a strong safety culture.
• Conduct pre-training risk assessments and simulator checks.
• Maintain current maritime qualifications and instructional competency.
• Support research, professional networks and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring Essential Qualifications

• STCW III/2 Certificate of Competency (Second Engineer or higher – Motor, Foreign Going).
• Eligible for NMSA recognition.
• Qualified Maritime Assessor/Examiner.
• Recognised industry assessor credentials (such as IAMI Assessor status or equivalent).

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ sea service in a management engineering role aboard motor vessels operating on HFO/MDO/MGO.
• Previous experience as a maritime instructor or assessor.
• Strong knowledge of IMO Model Courses.
• Experience with:
  • Engine Room Simulators (ERS)
  • Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS)
  • Auxiliary machinery
  • Fuel treatment systems
  • Automation and control systems
  • MARPOL Annex VI compliance

Skills

• Outstanding leadership and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and planning ability.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent coaching and mentoring capability.
• Ability to influence, lead change and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance and professional standards.

Key Performance Indicators
Success in this role will be measured by:

• First-time student pass rate of at least 85%
• Trainee satisfaction of at least 90%
• Zero major audit non-conformances
• Assessment documentation submitted within 48 hours
• Corrective actions closed within 30 days

Why Join Us?
This is an outstanding opportunity to influence the future of maritime engineering capability across Papua New Guinea. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Shape engineering training standards across the organisation.
• Lead curriculum development and simulator innovation.
• Influence fleet engineering competency and operational performance.
• Work with industry regulators and national maritime stakeholders.
• Develop the next generation of Marine Engineers while contributing to safer, more efficient shipping operations.

If you are a highly experienced Marine Engineer who enjoys developing people, maintaining the highest professional standards and driving excellence in maritime training, we would welcome your application.