1st Engineer

Main Responsibilities:

• Supervision of and assignment of tasks to engine department personnel
• Management of watchkeeping personnel in the Engine Room and related areas
• Issue and enforcement of appropriate Permits to Work
• Advising HoED on:

1. All important matters connected with the engine department
2. Progress of maintenance and any repair work
3. Matters of seaworthiness

• Report to HoED:

1. Accidents and Incidents, Near Misses, Unsafe Conditions and Unsafe Acts
2. Non-conformities or defects if/when discovered
3. Work and rest hour breaches / records

• Thorough examination of engine/deck machinery and maintenance records upon joining
• Maintenance, control and safe use of all lifting appliances in the engine room
• Controlling and recording the inventory and economic use of Engine spares and consumables
• Communicate regularly with the HoDD and HoHD on operational matters affecting their respective departments
• Status and immediate availability of emergency systems and lifesaving equipment
• Testing of stand-by equipment for immediate use as well as maintaining critical spares
• Implement and follow standing orders
• Supervise bunkering operations as required
• Liaise with the HoDD with regards to stability and stress when bunkering
• Monitor operation and any discharges of the exhaust gas cleaning system / Scrubbers where fitted
• Control BWMS as applicable

• Assist With:

1. Planning and control of maintenance and operations
2. Training of engine assistants, cadets, ratings and trainees
3. Engine crew appraisal process
4. Management of the Planned Maintenance System

Minimum requirements:

• Requirements as per company certification matrix
• Up-to-date technical knowledge of all equipment in engine room
• Excellent verbal and written command of the English language
• Strong management skills including but not limited to:

1. Communication
2. Organisation and planning
3. Decision-making
4. Problem-solving

• People management skills including but not limited to:

1. Leadership
2. Conflict-resolution
3. Active listening
4. Patience

• Ability to lead, motivate and develop multinational crew
• If being promoted to SiC-E, please refer to Promotion Criteria
• If new hire as SiC-E:

1. 24 months of actual sea service as SiC-E
2. Minimum of 6 months’ experience as independent watchkeeper on comparable propulsion system
3. At least two excellent appraisal reports or references