Shetland Ferry Engineer - Safe, Efficient Propulsion

Living & Working in Shetland; Sullom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shetland Islands Council is advertising for a Ferry Engineer to oversee the safe and efficient operation of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery, maintain equipment and systems, and report conditions to the Master. The role requires readiness of all machinery and coordination with shore facilities, with tests recorded on CHK2a.

The post is full time, based at various locations in Shetland, with a salary inclusive of the Distant Islands Allowance and overtime arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safe, efficient and cost effective operation of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery.
• Keeping the Master informed as to the condition, maintenance and state of readiness of all machinery and electrical equipment on board.
• Ensuring that the vessel’s equipment, machinery and electrical systems are maintained in good working order.
• Ensuring that the vessel’s machinery spaces and shore side facilities are kept in a clean and safe condition.
• The regular testing of machinery systems and the recording of such tests on form CHK2a.
• Operate, on Master’s orders, main or auxiliary engine systems during automation or instrument failure until safety can be ensured.

Job description

Shetland Islands Council is advertising for a Ferry Engineer to oversee the safe and efficient operation of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery, maintain equipment and systems, and report conditions to the Master. The role requires readiness of all machinery and coordination with shore facilities, with tests recorded on CHK2a.

The post is full time, based at various locations in Shetland, with a salary inclusive of the Distant Islands Allowance and overtime arrangements.