Chief Engineer - job description
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Rank / Position
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Chief Engineer
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Department
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Engine
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Reports to
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Master
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Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Main requirements:
- Chief Engineer (Reg. III/2)
- Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operation A-V/1-2-2
- Advanced Training for Ships Subject to the IGF Code A-V/3-2
- Minimum of 3 years total sea time in rank (combined with 2nd Engineer)
- Minimum of 6 years total sea time on board of this tanker type. (combined with 2nd Engineer)
- Strong LNG cargo expertise.
- Strong STS (Ship to ship operation) track record.
- Dual fuel (LNG) engines operational experience.
- Strong knowledge of Diesel-Electric propulsion systems.
- Strong troubleshooting abilities.
- Vessel management skills.
Main Responsibilities:
l Compliance with safe working practices
l Safe and efficient management of engine department personnel and technical resources
l Enforcement of BSM's safe manning levels of the engine room
l Issue and enforcement of appropriate Permits to Work
l Maintenance of technical installations and equipment
- Approval and supervision of work on electrical systems (Special training and qualification is required for work on electrical systems over 1000V)
l Development and control of maintenance plans and dry docking preparations
l Assignments of tasks to engine department personnel and supervision in consultation with the Second Engineer
l Preparation and performance of safe bunkering operations
l Advising the Master on:
- All important matters connected with the engine department and personnel
- Matters affecting seaworthiness and/or cargo-worthiness including cargo pumps, hatches and cranes
- Status of machinery regarding readiness to leave port
- Planning requirements for engine department and machinery maintenance
l Taking charge in emergencies involving technical equipment and advising the Master
l Status and immediate availability of emergency systems and lifesaving equipment
l Testing of stand-by equipment for immediate use as well as maintaining critical spares
l Management of the Planned Maintenance System including:
- Timely ordering of stores through requisitions
- Updating of job status
- Machinery records and documentation
- Follow up and closure of maintenance tasks
l Efficient and economical use of fuel, lubricating oil and stores
l Control and monitoring of oil pollution prevention equipment including the OWS
