Chief Engineer

Job Requisition No.: 17562

Category: Seagoing

Reporting structure

Job Summary and Purpose

The Chief Engineer Officer is the ship's technical manager and head of the maintenance team.

Accountabilities

(Together with the Chief Officer) the safe working practices of all personnel
The efficient operation of all machinery and equipment installed on board for the purposes of propulsion and the provision of hotel services
The safe, efficient operation and maintenance of all machinery and equipment installed on board for the purposes of cargo handling and storage
Implementation of correct procedures, monitoring and use of equipment to ensure that the cargo is carried in a manner as defined by the Charterer`s instructions
The routine checking, testing, maintenance and repair of machinery and fittings throughout the ship including the maintenance activities of the ETO/EEO/Electrician
Maintenance of safety equipment
Spare gear and central stores inventories and associated documentation
Update and control of the Engine Information Book and associated records.
Bunker custody and related anti-pollution measures
The use of fresh, domestic and distilled water
The training of Engineer and Marine Cadets and monitoring their progress.
Should delegate additional duties to the JD's of other engineer officers onboard as considered necessary.
Delegating additional duties to the JD's of other engineer officers onboard as considered necessary.

Carry out any lawful command and delegated duty as issued by the Master

Reporting & Operating obligations as per FMM 1.3.9"as amended"

Accountabilities - 2

Accountabilities - 3

Competencies

Budget Control

Bunkering operations

Charterers instructions, terminal and state requirements, port documentation

Cleaning and inspection of WHU and uptake fires

Communications with other nationalities

Crankshaft deflections, Alternator air gaps

Disciplinary procedures & process

Diversity Awareness

Emergency procedures

Experience with cargo transfer operations (STS, Co-mingling, COW, Inert Gas, LNG discharge, emergency operations)

Experience with multinational crews

Experience with Products Crude and LNG Cargo planning arrangements

Flashing from cold, purge cycles, testing of Boiler water and associated hazards with incorrect impurity levels.

Function of AVR and Brushless excitation

Handling incompetent/difficult staff

Hazards associated with cargoes.

HV experience and safety precautions

IG systems, Deck water seal, Fixed O2 analyzers and calibration

IMO conventions and requirements.

Importance of testing Quick closing valves/ Fire flaps/ Emergency bilge suction / CO2 / FFA equipment.

Intrinsically Safe/Explosion proof fittings

IT experience

LNG pumping systems and HV equipment

Newbuilds

Onboard Accounting procedures

Operation of cargo handling equipment and construction of tanks.

Ordering & Purchase of victuals and stores,

Personal safety, Ship safety & protection of the environment.

Preparations for all surveys.

PSC, SIRE, ISM, ISPS and other industry inspections.

PTW systems, ISM requirements, Risk assessment

Refit Experience

Reverse power trips

Reversing, Cylinder lubrication, Performance measuring.

Routine Maintenance

Routine maintenance, Emergency operation. Cylinder Liner oil retention, piston rings and quills.

Safety equipment

Steam driven cargo pumps, Frame systems.

Steering Gear, Evaporators, Air compressors, Hotel Services and Fridge systems. Purifiers and Clarifiers

Team building - How to train and guide subordinates

Testing of boiler trips etc.

Written and spoken English to high standard.

Education

Class 1

Key Result Areas

Interactions and Working Relations

Financial Authorities

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