Second Engineer

at  Serco Plc

Second Engineer – Seagoing
Serco Maritime Services, Kyle of Lochalsh
Permanent, Full time, 6 weeks on/3 weeks off
Competitive salary plus benefits
We have a great opportunity for you to join the team as a Second Engineer in the Kyle of Lochalsh. This post offers an exciting opportunity for the right applicant to support a professional multi-skilled team operating from beautiful Kyle of Lochalsh for customers who expect and deserve the best service.
Serco Maritime Services deliver maritime support packages tailored to our customers’ needs all delivered within a national accreditation framework. As owners and operators of specialist vessels, from harbour workboats to oceangoing support vessels, we provide world class integrated maritime services both in the UK and abroad. Our vessels provide a range of support, which include for example: dive support, military training, submarine rescue exercises, target/test equipment deployment/recovery and passenger transfers.
Main Accountabilities
Carry out planned maintenance, emergency maintenance and repair work for continuous survey of all propulsion, auxiliary and deck machinery, air conditioning, domestic installations, boilers, fittings and structures both within and without the machinery room spaces after discussions regarding work programme with Chief Engineer.
Personally supervise work on main engine and auxiliaries, to ensure a planned and co-ordinated performance of maintenance duties.
Keep Chief Engineer advised of maintenance progress at all times.
Ensure machinery and machinery area is kept as clean as possible, with engine room stairs, ladders and walkways kept clear at all times.
Monitor, control and document the use of spare parts and stores.
To liaise with the other members of the ship’s staff in order to give feedback and early warning to the Chief Engineer concerning any practice, item of plant or machinery which might be a potential hazard.
To be fully conversant with the use of all safety equipment, emergency procedures and contingency plans and so ensure that all members of engine room staff are trained and proficient.
Be familiar with safety routines and ensure necessary safeguards are in place before any maintenance/repair work commences.
Fully conversant with company Safety Management System- specifically:
Permit to Work/Tag Out Systems
Shipboard Management Team
Shipboard Safety Committee

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

Certificate of Competence as Second Engineer (3000kW) as a minimum
STCW Personal Survival Techniques (5 Year Refresher Course)
STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (5 Year Refresher Course)
STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (5 Year Refresher Course)
STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft (5 Year Refresher Course)
STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (5 Year Refresher Course)
STCW Elementary First Aid
Unrestricted ENG1
Passport
Methodical in approach

DESIRABLE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Ship’s Safety Officer – Preferred
Manual Handling

Please refer the Job description for details