Chief Engineer

Relief/Casual Chief Engineer for Seaward Explorer and Seaward Endeavor

Pay rate: $750/day

Position Summary:

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the engineering department onboard Seaward Services Multi-Purpose Vessel Seaward Explorer and Seaward Endeavor. 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. This is a Casual/Relief position.

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:

Valid Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC)

Valid U.S. Passport

Valid USCG Medical Certificate

QMED Endorsement

Valid TWIC Card

Ability to pass a physical exam

Ability to pass a written exam

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