Chief Engineer

Job Summary and Purpose

The Chief Engineer Officer is the ship's technical manager and head of the maintenance team.

Accountabilities

• Together with the Chief Officer) the safe working practices of all personnel
• The efficient operation of all machinery and equipment installed on board for the purposes of propulsion and the provision of hotel services
• The safe, efficient operation and maintenance of all machinery and equipment installed on board for the purposes of cargo handling and storage
• Implementation of correct procedures, monitoring and use of equipment to ensure that the cargo is carried in a manner as defined by the Charterer`s instructions
• The routine checking, testing, maintenance and repair of machinery and fittings throughout the ship including the maintenance activities of the ETO / EEO / Electrician
• Maintenance of safety equipment
• Spare gear and central stores inventories and associated documentation
• Update and control of the Engine Information Book and associated records.
• Bunker custody and related anti-pollution measures
• The use of fresh, domestic and distilled water
• The training of Engineer and Marine Cadets and monitoring their progress.
• Should delegate additional duties to the JD's of other engineer officers onboard as considered necessary.
• Delegating additional duties to the JD's of other engineer officers onboard as considered necessary.

Carry out any lawful command and delegated duty as issued by the Master

Reporting & Operating obligations as per FMM 1.3.9"as amended"

Accountabilities - 2

Accountabilities - 3

Competencies

Budget ControlBunkering operationsCharterers instructions, terminal and state requirements, port documentationCleaning and inspection of WHU and uptake firesCommunications with other nationalitiesCrankshaft deflections, Alternator air gapsDisciplinary procedures & processDiversity AwarenessEmergency proceduresExperience with cargo transfer operations (STS, Co-mingling, COW, Inert Gas, LNG discharge, emergency operations)Experience with multinational crewsExperience with Products Crude and LNG Cargo planning arrangementsFlashing from cold, purge cycles, testing of Boiler water and associated hazards with incorrect impurity levels.Function of AVR and Brushless excitationHandling incompetent / difficult staffHazards associated with cargoes.HV experience and safety precautionsIG systems, Deck water seal, Fixed O2 analyzers and calibrationIMO conventions and requirements.Importance of testing Quick closing valves / Fire flaps / Emergency bilge suction / CO2 / FFA equipment.Intrinsically Safe / Explosion proof fittingsIT experienceLNG pumping systems and HV equipmentNewbuildsOnboard Accounting proceduresOperation of cargo handling equipment and construction of tanks.Ordering & Purchase of victuals and stores,Personal safety, Ship safety & protection of the environment.Preparations for all surveys.PSC, SIRE, ISM, ISPS and other industry inspections.PTW systems, ISM requirements, Risk assessmentRefit ExperienceReverse power tripsReversing, Cylinder lubrication, Performance measuring.Routine MaintenanceRoutine maintenance, Emergency operation. Cylinder Liner oil retention, piston rings and quills.Safety equipmentSteam driven cargo pumps, Frame systems.Steering Gear, Evaporators, Air compressors, Hotel Services and Fridge systems. Purifiers and ClarifiersTeam building - How to train and guide subordinatesTesting of boiler trips etc.Written and spoken English to high standard.

Education

Class 1

Key Result Areas

Interactions and Working Relations

Financial Authorities

Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills