Third Assistant Engineers

Responsibilities

• Maintains the machinery space and logbook.
• Assists in the safe and correct operation and maintenance requirements of the machinery systems.
• Responsible for routine pumping operations.
• Maintains isolation of electrical and other types of plants and ensures the required protection equipment is used before working on them.
• Monitors and observes precautions to prevent pollution to the environment and uses pollution prevention equipment such as oily water separators, sludge tank systems, and sewage disposal plants.
• Provides professional and social guidance to subordinates by exemplary personal behavior.
• Undertakes repairs and maintenance work on the various pieces of machinery inside the Engine Room, under the direction of the Second Engineer.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Second Engineer of the watch and other Senior Officers.

Qualifications

Training to become a future Engineer Officer under the direction of the Chief Engineer.

Exposure to all areas of the Engineering department through on-the-job practical training.

Guidance and mentoring from Senior Officers on projects assigned and personal development.

Follows the training plan and updates the Chief Engineer / Staff Chief Engineer during one-on-one meetings.

Keeps up-to-date with safety protocols and emergency procedures, including fire and accident response.

Manages routine pumping operations and monitors isolation of electrical and other types of plants.

Ensures proper use and maintenance of all tools used and verifies they are returned to their appropriate location at the end of the working day.