Marine Engineer

About the role

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the engineering department onboard Seaward Services Multi-Purpose Vessel Seaward Explorer. This includes overseeing the engine room, auxiliary equipment, routine maintenance programs, and responding to emergencies. The Chief Engineer must have a strong understanding of marine engineering principles and be able to work effectively with a team of engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible to the Master for managing technical maintenance and the safe, efficient, economical operation of all machinery.
• Establish all engine room procedures.
• Assign engineering/technical department jobs.
• Maintain sufficient bunkers and other essential engine-related stores and consumables.
• Manage the safe and efficient loading and transferring of bunkers.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of all plant and machinery.
• Identify and assign necessary routine maintenance, repairs, and ship’s technical jobs.
• Stand engine room watch while the vessel is underway or as deemed necessary.
• Maintain logs of lube/oil quantities and consumptions.
• Monitor and analyze cooling water.
• Manage the general condition and maintenance of machinery, steering gear, air conditioning, etc.
• Keep engine room watches and carry out and administer maintenance jobs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC).
• Minimum DD-4000 Chief endorsement.
• Must have OICEW greater than 500GT.
• Valid U.S. Passport.
• Valid USCG Medical Certificate.
• QMED Endorsement.
• Valid TWIC Card.
• Ability to pass a physical exam.
• Ability to pass a written exam.

Pay

Day rate: $750.00