Chief Marine Engineer Shipboard Operations Leader

Seaward Services Inc.; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaward Services Inc. aboard the Seaward Explorer seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee the engineering department, engine room operations, and maintenance programs on the vessel. You will ensure safe, efficient, and economical operation of all machinery with a team of engineers and technicians.

The role requires a strong understanding of marine engineering principles and the ability to lead maintenance activities and respond to emergencies as part of the ship's crew.

Responsibilities

• Managing technical maintenance and the safe, efficient, economical operation of all machinery
• Establishing all engine room procedures
• Assigning the engineering/technical department jobs
• Maintaining bunkers and engine-related stores and consumables
• Managing loading and transferring of bunkers safely
• Managing day-to-day running of all plant and machinery
• Identifying and scheduling routine maintenance, repairs, and ship’s technical jobs
• Stands engine room watch while vessel is underway or as needed
• Maintaining logs of lube/oil quantities and consumptions
• Monitoring and analyzing cooling water
• Overseeing general condition/maintenance of machineries, steering gear, air conditioning, etc.
• Keeping engine room watches and carrying out maintenance jobs
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Seaward Services Inc. aboard the Seaward Explorer seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee the engineering department, engine room operations, and maintenance programs on the vessel. You will ensure safe, efficient, and economical operation of all machinery with a team of engineers and technicians.

The role requires a strong understanding of marine engineering principles and the ability to lead maintenance activities and respond to emergencies as part of the ship's crew.