Second Engineer - Port Operations

Transnet SOC Ltd; Gqeberha; Vor Ort; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Transnet SOC Ltd invites applications for a Second Engineer role on harbour craft. You will be part of the engine room management team under the Chief Engineer Officer, operating and maintaining propulsion plants and supporting generators.

You will perform watchkeeping duties, monitor equipment, record readings, and ensure compliance with Merchant Shipping Act requirements. The role emphasizes safety, asset protection, and hands-on maintenance across all machinery, with on-site responsibilities

Qualifikationen

• Certificate of competency as Second Engineer (Port Operations) or equivalent port operations qualification.
• Motorman HG issued under Merchant Shipping Act or comparable marine engineering certification.
• Offi cer in Charge of Engineering Watch or Designated Duty Engineer credentials.
• Ancillary safety courses listed in the job spec (First Aid to Fire Fighting and Personal Survival).

Aufgaben

• Operate and maintain plant, equipment and machinery aboard harbour craft.
• Perform watchkeeping duties in the engine room and monitor machinery operation.
• Safeguard company assets under Merchant Shipping Act requirements.
• Carry out routine and unplanned maintenance and repair tasks.
• Prepare propulsion machinery for start-up and manage generators/alternators.
• Report anomalies and maintain logbooks with readings and inspections.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper stowage of equipment and engine room.
• Disassemble, repair and reassemble equipment as required.
• Train AB Deck and Engine room personnel when requested.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Building relationships

Managing subordinates

Problem solving

SHE procedures

Life-saving knowledge

Safety techniques

Record-keeping

Emergency procedures

Marine plant & machinery

Watch-keeping

Marine environment

Ausbildung

Certificate of competency as Second Engineer (Port Operations)

Motorman HG (Merchant Shipping Act)

Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch

Designated Duty Engineer

Chief Eng. Officer (<1500 kW Port Operations)

Medical First Aid

Personal Survival Technique

Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

Personal Safety & Social Responsibility

Jobbeschreibung

• Forms part of the engine room management team of the harbour craft as second engineer under the direction of the Chief Engineer Officer.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of plant, equipment and machinery, including operational watchkeeping duties, performance or routine and unplanned maintenance in order to ensure a safe and efficient craft service to clients.
• To safeguard Company Assets as per legislative requirements i.t.o. the Merchant Shipping Act.
• Maintain and operate all machinery and equipment aboard crafts.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all machinery and engineering function.
• Carry out independent watchkeeping duties in the engine room.
• Assist with ensuring the correct operation and running of machinery in the engine room.
• Carry out tasks and functions as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Carry out routine visual inspection of machinery and equipment as required.
• Take necessary readings and soundings as required.
• Record the results of all readings, soundings and inspections as required in the relevant logbook.
• Report any anomalies discovered on machinery and equipment to the Chief Engineer.
• Ensure liquid and pressure levels are correct in all Machinery.
• Top-up liquid levels in machinery as required.
• Monitor running machinery as required.
• Assist with the Safe and efficient operation of Machinery.
• Prepare main propulsion machinery for start-up.
• Start up and maintain efficient operation of generators/alternators as directed.
• Assist with emergency shutdowns as required.
• Maintain and repair equipment as required.
• Repair and maintain equipment as required.
• Disassemble equipment and machinery.
• Reassemble equipment and machinery.
• Replace defective items on machinery and equipment.
• Testing of equipment and machinery as required.
• Maintain cleanliness in area of responsibility.
• Ensure all waste is cleaned out of the engine room.
• Ensure all equipment and materials are cleaned and properly stowed away after use.
• Ensure all machinery is cleaned properly.
• Ensure engine room is properly clean and wiped down.
• Ensure all spillages are properly cleaned up.
• Train AB Deck and Engine room as and when required.

• Forms part of the engine room management team of the harbour craft as second engineer under the direction of the Chief Engineer Officer.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of plant, equipment and machinery, including operational watchkeeping duties, performance or routine and unplanned maintenance in order to ensure a safe and efficient craft service to clients.
• To safeguard Company Assets as per legislative requirements i.t.o. the Merchant Shipping Act.
• Maintain and operate all machinery and equipment aboard crafts.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all machinery and engineering function.

Position Outputs

• Carry out independent watchkeeping duties in the engine room.
• Assist with ensuring the correct operation and running of machinery in the engine room.
• Carry out tasks and functions as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Carry out routine visual inspection of machinery and equipment as required.
• Take necessary readings and soundings as required.
• Record the results of all readings, soundings and inspections as required in the relevant logbook.
• Report any anomalies discovered on machinery and equipment to the Chief Engineer.
• Ensure liquid and pressure levels are correct in all Machinery.
• Top-up liquid levels in machinery as required.
• Monitor running machinery as required.
• Assist with the Safe and efficient operation of Machinery.
• Prepare main propulsion machinery for start-up.
• Start up and maintain efficient operation of generators/alternators as directed.
• Assist with emergency shutdowns as required.
• Maintain and repair equipment as required.
• Repair and maintain equipment as required.
• Disassemble equipment and machinery.
• Reassemble equipment and machinery.
• Replace defective items on machinery and equipment.
• Testing of equipment and machinery as required.
• Maintain cleanliness in area of responsibility.
• Ensure all waste is cleaned out of the engine room.
• Ensure all equipment and materials are cleaned and properly stowed away after use.
• Ensure all machinery is cleaned properly.
• Ensure engine room is properly clean and wiped down.
• Ensure all spillages are properly cleaned up.
• Train AB Deck and Engine room as and when required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate of competency as Second Engineer(Port Operations). OR
• Motorman HG issued in terms of the Merchant Shipping Act. OR
• Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch. OR
• Designated Duty Engineer. OR
• Chief Eng. Officer (<1500 kW Port Operations). # And Valid Ancillary Courses: # Medical First Aid # Personal Survival Technique # Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats # Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting # Personal Safety & Social Responsibility

CompetenciesCompetencies Required: Knowledge required:

• Risk & occupational safety
• Quality management systems
• Statutory/regulatory bodies
• Environmental management principles
• NOSA, ISO, OHS Act
• Marine Operations/Services
• Merchant Shipping Act-
• SAMSA port marine operations related legislation.

Skills Required:

• Leadership
• Decision making
• Communication
• Building relationship
• Managing subordinate
• Ability to solve practical technical problems.
• Procedures and work instructions (SHE integrated Management System, Quality Management System)
• Knowledge of life-saving equipment/appliances
• Safety techniques/equipment
• Record-keeping
• Emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Marine plant, machinery and equipment
• Watch-keeping procedures
• Marine environment

HousekeepingEquity StatementPreference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.