Second Engineer, Containership Operations

V.Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

V.Group is seeking a Second Engineer for a containership on a contract basis, starting in the beg of Sept. The role is aboard a ship and functions as the primary deputy to the Chief Engineer, overseeing the engine department and supervising junior officers and engine room ratings.

The position emphasizes preparation of propulsion systems, maintenance of auxiliary and deck machinery, and maintaining cleanliness and integrity of machinery spaces aboard the vessel.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

V.Group is seeking a Second Engineer for a containership on a contract basis, starting in the beg of Sept. The role is aboard a ship and functions as the primary deputy to the Chief Engineer, overseeing the engine department and supervising junior officers and engine room ratings.

The position emphasizes preparation of propulsion systems, maintenance of auxiliary and deck machinery, and maintaining cleanliness and integrity of machinery spaces aboard the vessel.