Chief Engineer

AET Shore; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global maritime shipping company is looking for a Chief Engineer based in Galveston, TX. The successful candidate will be responsible for the engine department's efficiency, maintenance of machinery, and compliance with safety procedures. Ideal applicants must possess a DDE 4000 Merchant mariner credential, TWIC, and various STCW certifications, including Advanced Fire Fighting and Leadership. Strong leadership and resource management skills are essential for maintaining operations in a high-demand offshore environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a DDE 4000 Merchant mariner credential.
• TWIC required for access to secure areas.
• STCW certifications must be current.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all engineers are fully acquainted with their duties and emergency procedures.
• Maintain engine room logs and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Monitor engine room equipment and discuss maintenance with the Maintenance Department.

Skills

DDE 4000 Merchant mariner credential

TWIC

STCW BST: Basic Fire Fighting

STCW: Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

STCW BST: First Aid/CPR

STCW BST: Personal Survival Techniques

Medical Care Provider

Advanced Fire Fighting

Leadership and Management

Engineroom Resource Management

Management of Electronic Control Equipment

OMSA – SafeGulf

Lifeboatman

Job description

Purpose

AET is a global leader in petroleum shipping delivering top quality, market leading services to the world’s oil companies, trading houses and refiners. AET is headquartered in Singapore, with commercial centers in London, Houston and Rio de Janeiro, together with a specialist offshore lightering unit in Galveston, Texas. AET is a wholly owned subsidiary of leading international maritime conglomerate, MISC Berhad. We employ more than 3,000 highly skilled and dedicated people over 28 nationalities across the world to operate a young and technically advanced fleet. As we continue to grow rapidly, we enjoy a global reputation for delivering the highest standards of service, safety and responsibility in the maritime industry.

AET currently has an opening for a Chief Engineer in Galveston, TX. The Chief Engineer reports to the Captain on operational matters and the Technical Manager on maintenance and technical matters.

The Chief Engineer is the Head of the Engine department and is directly responsible for the general working efficiency and discipline within the Engine department. He or She is directly responsible for all maintenance and repair work on board that are necessary to achieve efficient performance of the main engine, auxiliary machinery and deck machinery including deck winch, emergency generator, anchor windlass, lifeboat davit, lifeboat motor, and tuggers.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that all engineers and engine room ratings are fully acquainted with their duties, standing orders and instructions including emergency procedures.
• Issue Standing Orders upon joining the vessel. The Chief Engineer shall ensure that all engineers read, understand the orders. The Standing orders are to include an instruction for checking of the Night Order Book daily by duty engineers.
• Issue Night Orders every night in Chief Engineer‘s Night Order Book to supplement the existing standing orders.
• Carry out automation testing per the vessel‘s automation test procedures booklet.
• Be fully responsible in ensuring that in respect of the engine room, either the Chief Engineer or the Maintenance Department is on board the vessel at all times.
• Maintain all engine room logs, monthly reports, running hours, Oil Record Book, Garbage Record Log, fuel samples, oil analysis, and coolant analysis.
• Monitor and check sludge/bilge tank levels for any abnormal increase.
• Monitor and know how to operate the Oily Water Separator, check operation and maintenance of pumps, motors and blowers. Check operation of air-conditioning and walk in cooler.
• Discuss with and advise the Maintenance Department on the upkeep, inspection records, checks, operation, maintenance and spares status of the machinery and equipment they are in charge of.
• Be on deck during STS Operations to ensure proper operation of the vessel‘s deck winch and tuggers, until a time the Maintenance Department is deemed competent in said tasks.
• Maintain housekeeping of engineering spaces and ensure at no time shall there be any garbage, tools, or rags laying throughout the engineering spaces.
• Oversee the bunkering of the vessel ensuring quantity and quality, proper logs are made in the oil record book, and proper fuel transfer procedures and permits to work are completed

Qualifications

• DDE 4000 Merchant mariner credential
• TWIC
• STCW BST: Basic Fire Fighting
• STCW: Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
• STCW BST: First Aid/CPR
• STCW BST: Personal Survival Techniques
• Medical Care Provider
• Advanced Fire Fighting
• Leadership and Management
• Engineroom Resource Management
• Management of Electronic Control Equipment
• OMSA – SafeGulf
• Lifeboatman

Physical Requirements

• Ability to continuously stand for long periods of time
• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift frequently
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more frequently
• Ability to work in an offshore environment and outside in temperatures up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit
• Work in a high noise level environment

AET is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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