Job Summary and Purpose

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

Accountabilities

• In collaboration with the Chief Officer, ensure the safe working practices of all personnel.
• Oversee the efficient operation of all machinery and equipment for propulsion and hotel services.
• Manage the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment for cargo handling and storage.
• Implement correct procedures for equipment usage to comply with the Charterer's instructions.
• Conduct routine checks, testing, maintenance, and repair of machinery and fittings, including tasks performed by the ETO/EEO/Electrician.
• Maintain safety equipment.
• Keep track of spare gear and central stores inventories and related documentation.
• Update and control the Engine Information Book and associated records.
• Manage bunker custody and execute anti-pollution measures.
• Oversee the use of fresh, domestic, and distilled water.
• Train Engineer and Marine Cadets and monitor their progress.
• Delegate additional duties to other engineer officers onboard as necessary.
• Follow lawful commands and duties delegated by the Master.
• Reporting & Operating obligations as per FMM 1.3.9"as amended"

Competencies

• Budget Control
• Bunkering operations
• Understanding Charterers instructions, terminal and state requirements, port documentation
• Cleaning and inspection of WHU and uptake fires
• Effective communications with other nationalities
• Knowledge of Crankshaft deflections, Alternator air gaps
• Disciplinary procedures & processes
• Diversity Awareness
• Emergency procedures
• Experience with cargo transfer operations (STS, Co-mingling, COW, Inert Gas, LNG discharge, emergency operations)
• Multinational crew management
• LNG Cargo planning arrangements
• Boiler operations including flashing from cold, purge cycles, and testing
• 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
• Testing of 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
• 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 a high standard

Education

Class 1

Key Result Areas

• Interactions and Working Relations
• Financial Authorities
• Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills