Second Engineer - Containership ME Engine (Onboard Contract)

V.Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Second Engineer on a containership with ME engine type acts as the primary deputy to the Chief Engineer, taking full responsibility for the engine department when the Chief is absent. The role centers on organizing and supervising daily operations, and guiding junior engineers and engine room ratings to maintain readiness at sea.

This contract, shipboard position involves maintenance of main propulsion, auxiliary, cargo and deck machinery, and ensures machinery spaces are clean and

Responsibilities

• The Second Engineer serves as the primary deputy to the Chief Engineer, assuming full responsibility for the engine department in the Chief's absence.
• This role focuses on the direct organization and supervision of daily operations, managing both junior engineering officers and engine room ratings.
• Key duties include the preparation of main propulsion systems for sea, the maintenance of all auxiliary, cargo, and deck machinery, and ensuring the general cleanliness and structural integrity of machinery spaces

Job description

The Second Engineer on a containership with ME engine type acts as the primary deputy to the Chief Engineer, taking full responsibility for the engine department when the Chief is absent. The role centers on organizing and supervising daily operations, and guiding junior engineers and engine room ratings to maintain readiness at sea.

This contract, shipboard position involves maintenance of main propulsion, auxiliary, cargo and deck machinery, and ensures machinery spaces are clean and