Job description Tasks/Responsibilities/Authorities
Responsible for the safe operation of the vessel’s engine room and vessel’s technical installations and execution of maintenance and repairs as stipulated by the pertaining Safety Management System Procedures/Documents/Guidelines in compliance with International and Flag State-rules & regulations in particular with respect to, but not limited to:
• Engine room Operations at Sea and in Port
o Deputy of Chief Engineer, in case of incapacity of the Chief Engineer take over his duties
o Suitable entries are to be made in the Engine / deck Logbooks
o Assist the Chief Engineer in safe and efficient operation of the engine room
o Keep engine room watch at sea and in the port as required
• Seaworthiness of the vessel
• Waste & Environmental issues
o Maintenance and continuously operability of the ship’s machinery, as delegated by the Chief Engineer
• Emergencies
o He is the Second in Command of the Engine Department and in the absence of the Chief Engineer will assume the duties of Head of the Engine Department
o Suitable entries are to be made in the Engine / deck Logbooks
• Maintenance and Repairs
o Assist in the preparation of requisition for replacement of spare parts and materials
o Maintain engine room and deck machinery and supervise all personnel engaged in such a work
o Assist to Safety Officer to perform Safety Committee Meeting Protocol after monthly inspection
• Cyber Security Officer
o Password management
o Gatekeeper the server room (and other vital IT related areas)
o Maintain the (strict) policy with regards to the use of USB sticks
o Open/close ship - shore connections
o Maintain inventory of hard- and software
Job requirements
Knowledge and skills/Qualifications and experience
• Basic knowledge of Flag State and International Maritime Rules and Regulations
• Technical knowledge and practical skill of Marine Engineering
• Basic knowledge of stock and spare part administration
• Possess leadership and communicative qualities, and be able to work in a team
• Thorough knowledge of the English language through the spoken and written word
• Knowledge of the pertaining SMS Procedures/Documents/Guidelines
• Knowledge of IT systems and applications