The 2nd Engineer performs duties as an Engine Watch Officer (EWO) in the ECR. He is the Chief Engineer’s representative and is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation and upkeep of machinery affecting the safety of the ship.

The 2nd Engineer oversees the operation, maintenance and repairs of engineering personnel. Assigns and performs duties as necessary to ensure the engine room is a safe working environment in operational readiness. He is on call 24 hours a day for emergencies or other than normal operating conditions.

Always follows GFM procedures rules and regulations as defined on the SQM system.

 

2nd Engineer License

Maintain current STCW certification

Completed Advanced Fire-fighting training

General knowledge skills applicable to the various systems on board Company’s vessels

Ability to interpret ship’s plans and prints, draw engineering plans and prepare job orders

Good communication skills

Ability to plan projects, assign priorities, resolve problems and to work without supervision

Ability to supervise others

Ensure that established watch keeping arrangements are maintained

Requires additional personnel assistance to maintain the safe operation of the ship at any time when any significant malfunctions or abnormality continues to occur in the machinery or monitoring systems

Under the direction of Staff-Chief Engineer and Chief Engineer the 2nd Engineer of the watch shall be responsible for the inspection, operation and testing, as required, of all machinery and equipment under his responsibility

Ensures that at all times, bridge orders relating to changes in speed or direction are immediately implemented

The Engine Officer in charge of the watch shall immediately notify the bridge in events of:

Fire

Impending actions in the machinery spaces that may cause reduction in ship’s speed

Imminent steering gear failure

Stoppage of the ship’s propulsion system

Alteration in the generation of electric power

Any malfunction to the delivery and/or equipment that might result to pollution

serves as damage Officer

Executes all preventive maintenance, voyage and emergency repairs to the vessel

Assists the Staff-Chief Engineer with the preparation of shipyard job specifications

Supervises his watch or working engineering team

All shipboard employees must be able to communicate in the English language in order to understand and interpret written procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and co-workers

Ability to communicate in the German Language is beneficial

Contract start date: depending on availability

Contract duration: 3 months onboard / 3 months ashore

Singe cabin