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Due to expansion, primarily in the container sector, Lomar is looking to strengthen its dynamic team by recruiting a highly motivated Vessel IT Engineer to join OUR IT Department.

Job description

The Vessel IT Engineer will be a part of our IT Department and will be responsible for managing, supporting, maintaining and upgrading the on-board IT infrastructure of Lomar Shipping vessels, reporting to the IT Manager.

The successful candidate will provide remote IT support, and when required on-board support on our vessels. The position offers development in IT knowledge and communication skills in a multicultural environment.

The candidate will be ambitious, self-motivated, fast learner with can-do attitude and a genuine interest in all aspects of IT Support.

The role has the following responsibilities:

• Provide remote support to vessels, crew and on-board support (when needed)


• Install, configure and troubleshooting physical/virtual machines, laptops, printers, mobiles, tablets, storage systems and network devices (hardware, operating systems and software applications)


• Participate in the design, implementation of our vessels' IT infrastructure


• Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability


• Perform system and network updates/upgrades


• Maintain IT security and backup solutions


• Liaise with vendors, email providers and other IT personnel for problem resolution or when new tasks are needed


• Provide out-of-hours /weekend support as part of an on call rota.

Required Skills

• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent;


• 2 - 5 years of relevant experience;


• Knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems and Applications (MS Windows server, Windows 10, MS Office, Hyper-V, Active Directory), Antivirus, Cisco, UPS, firewall, networking, backup and replication systems (Certifications will be considered a plus)


• Knowledge of hardware troubleshooting, data cabling


• Knowledge of ships automation systems will be a plus


• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and flexibility to work prolonged hours


• Troubleshooting and diagnostics skills


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Strong verbal and written communication skills

An excellent package and long-term career prospects will be offered to the right candidate.

Lomar (www.lomarshipping.com) is a ship-owning and management company, and is the principal subsidiary of the Libra Group (www.libra.com), a diverse international business group that is active across six business areas in 35 countries across six continents. Lomar owns and manages a diversified fleet of over 80 container vessels, bulk carriers and chemical tankers.

Please email your CV to Lomar Shipping at: careers@lomarshipping.com for the attention of the HR Officer