Chief Engineer
Hornblower Group Inc.
•Onsite
About The Position
The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the engineering department aboard Seaward Services’ multi-purpose vessels Seaward Explorer and Seaward Endeavor. Responsibilities include overseeing the engine room and auxiliary equipment, managing routine maintenance programs, and responding to emergencies. The position requires a strong understanding of marine engineering principles and the ability to work effectively with engineers and technicians. This is a casual/relief position, paid at $750 per day.
Requirements
- Valid Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC).
- 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
- Manage technical maintenance and the safe, efficient, and economical operation of all vessel machinery.
- Establish engine room procedures.
- Assign jobs to the engineering and technical department.
- Maintain sufficient bunkers and other essential engine-related stores and consumables.
- Manage the safe and efficient loading and transfer of bunkers.
- Manage the day-to-day operation of all plant and machinery.
- Identify and assign necessary routine maintenance, repairs, and ship technical jobs.
- Stand engine room watch while the vessel is underway or when deemed necessary.
- Maintain logs of lube oil quantities and consumption.
- Monitor and analyze cooling water.
- Manage the general condition and maintenance of machinery, steering gear, air conditioning, and related systems.
- Keep engine room watches and carry out and administer maintenance jobs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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