Marine Engineer

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

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the engineering department onboard Seaward Services Multi-Purpose Vessel Seaward Explorer. This includes overseeing the engine room, auxiliary equipment, routine maintenance programs, and responding to emergencies. The Chief Engineer must have a strong understanding of marine engineering principles and be able to work effectively with a team of engineers and technicians.

Day rate: $750.00

Duties and Responsibilities:

Chief Engineer – is directly responsible to the Master for:

• Managing technical maintenance and the safe, efficient, economical operation of all her machinery
• Establishing all the engine room procedures
• Assigning the engineering/technical department jobs
• Maintaining sufficient bunkers and other essential engine-related stores and consumables
• Managing for the safe and efficient loading and transferring of bunkers
• Managing the day to day running of all plant and machinery
• Identifies and assigns necessary routine maintenance, repairs, and ship’s technical jobs
• Stands engine room watch while vessel is underway or as and when deemed necessary
• Maintaining log of the lube/oil quantities and consumptions
• Monitoring and analyzing cooling water
• Manages the general condition/maintenance of machineries, steering gear, air conditioning, etc.
• Keeping engine room watches and carrying out and administering maintenance jobs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications: