Engineering Staff Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Engineering Staff to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and report as required, (to the Chief Engineer) on the discipline, cleanliness and appearance of Engine Room personnel;
- Will be a member of the safety committee or any other official shipboard body set up under the authority of the Master, if called upon to do so;
- Supervise safe and efficient execution of maintenance and repairs carried out by engine staff;
- Assist the Chief Engineer in planning, executing and updating PMS-related activities;
- Supervise effective and economical use of engine room resources. Manage spares, stores and tools of the Engine department;
- Works closely with the Chief Engineer to ensure that all maintenance is completed efficiently and thoroughly;
- Co-ordinate and co-operate with the Chief Officer/Staff Captain for work where personnel from both departments are required;
- Ensures work in progress is completed in line with internal standard procedures;
- Maybe appointed as the Ship Security Officer if suitably trained;
- Is fully responsible for the operation of the engine room and any maintenance of machinery on board when deputising for the Chief Engineer;
- To understudy the Chief Engineer and perform security related duties as required by the Ship Security Officer;
- Inform the Chief Engineer accurately and promptly on all departmental activities and personnel issues;
- Report any undesired events, unsafe practices or near accidents observed to the superior officer/s and attempt to rectify them if safely possible;
- Ensure correct and prompt execution of the Chief Engineer’s orders. Report the progress made to the Chief Engineer.
Requirements:
- Certificate of Competency IMO III/2 + passengers ship familiarisation;
- Excellent communication skills;
- A recognised medical certification is required before starting to work on board;
- Master’s degree or Polytechnic degree of technical ship operations;
- Excellent team management abilities;
- Fluent English, oral and written. Any additional European language is considered an advantage (Italian, Portuguese, German, Spanish and French);
- Stress Tolerance;
- Previous experience in both mechanical and electrical engineering as well as experience in international sanitation requirements;
- Possess a valid passport and when possible a seaman book copy;
- Problem Solving.