Chief Engineer - Seaward Services - Explorer

Hornblower Group Inc.
Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Responsibilities

  • Managing technical maintenance and the safe, efficient, economical operation of all her machinery
  • Establishing all the engine room procedures
  • Assigning the engineering/technical department jobs
  • Maintaining sufficient bunkers and other essential engine-related stores and consumables
  • Managing for the safe and efficient loading and transferring of bunkers
  • Managing the day to day running of all plant and machinery
  • Identifies and assigns necessary routine maintenance, repairs, and ship’s technical jobs
  • Stands engine room watch while vessel is underway or as and when deemed necessary
  • Maintaining log of the lube/oil quantities and consumptions
  • Monitoring and analyzing cooling water
  • Manages the general condition/maintenance of machineries, steering gear, air conditioning, etc.
  • Keeping engine room watches and carrying out and administering maintenance jobs
  • Other duties as assigned
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