MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all propulsion, auxiliary and deck machinery, electrical appliances, air conditioning, domestic installations, fittings and structures within and out with the machinery spaces and such items as may be detailed by the Company from time to time.
• Consult at least daily with the Master to achieve the maximum economy consistent with the minimum efficiency required of the machinery under his charge. He/she must keep the Master promptly and fully informed of any occurrences in the engine room which might affect navigation or the essential services under his control.
• Assist the Master to ensure compliance with all relevant Oil and Environmental Pollution Prevention Legislation and to ensure that all responsible Officers are familiar with Emergency Procedures, Contingency Plans and capable of operating all Safety and Pollution Prevention equipment and appliance.
• Become familiar with details of vessel’s construction, machinery and operating characteristics.
• Be responsible for the overall control configuration of the vessel and all the systems and equipment.
• Keep a careful account of all labour coming under his jurisdiction so that contractors’ bills can be checked and to ensure suitable quality of workmanship.
• Submit accurate figures to the Master each day, while the ship is at sea, showing the quantities of bunkers, lubricating oils and water consumed and remaining onboard.
• Ensure that all Planned Maintenance and both normal and emergency repair work is carried out and reported as required.
• Ensure that all work is planned for minimum disruption to the vessel’s overall programme and maximum reliability and availability of the plant.
• Keep all engine room records as required by the Company.
• Endeavour to maximise efficiency of machinery and equipment.
• Ensure that any repair work being undertaken by repair staff under contract is being carried out in a satisfactory manner.
• Return to Base Office any Company Reports and Forms agreed by the Company in timely manner. Responsible for discipline of all engine room staff as well as the completion of Appraisal Forms as necessary.
• Deal with the administration and upkeep of Classification Society Survey requirements of both hull and machinery.
• To give/receive an appropriate and detailed handover when joining/leaving a Company vessel.
• To carry-out any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Master or the company.

• Ch. Eng minimum CoC not less than 6000Kw
• In date ENG1
• Any requisite certification and qualification to fulfil the primary role of the selected individual
• Basic Level Management / Leadership training or demonstrable equivalence
• Proven history of operating has a singleton in charge. This can be via CV and will be covered during interview
• Interpersonal skills to deal with Management & Customer
• Knowledge of SMS and the ISM Code.
• IT awareness
• Health and Safety awareness
• Marine Industry Background
• Understanding of a planned maintenance System (such as AMOS