Second Engineer

Second Engineer (Offshore) on LNG Tanker for (BSM) Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Deutschland) GmbH & Co. KG

Rate of Pay: $46.32

Benefits: Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage, and Vision care benefits

Number of Available Positions: 6

Business Address:

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Deutschland) GmbH & Co. KG

Vorsetzen 54 | 20459 | Hamburg | Germany

Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Main requirements:

• 2nd Engineer (Reg. III/2)
• Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operation A-V/1-2-2
• Advanced Training for Ships Subject to the IGF Code A-V/3-2
• Minimum of 3 years total sea time in rank (combined with Chief Engineer)
• Minimum of 6 years total sea time on board of this tanker type. (combined with Chief Engineer)
• Strong LNG cargo expertise.
• Strong STS (Ship to ship operation) track record.
• Dual fuel (LNG) engines operational experience.
• Strong knowledge of Diesel-Electric propulsion systems.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Vessel management skills.
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English Language

Main Responsibilities:

• Compliance with safe working practices
• Supervision of and assignment of tasks and activities to engine department personnel
• Management of watchkeeping personnel in the Engine Room and related areas
• Issue and enforcement of appropriate Permits to Work
• Organising the maintenance of technical installations and equipment

- Supervision of work on electrical systems after approval from the Chief Engineer (Special training and qualification is required for work on electrical systems over 1000V)

Advising Chief Engineer on:

• All important matters connected with engine department
• Progress of maintenance and repair work
• Matters of seaworthiness and/or cargo-worthiness including cargo pumps, hatches and cranes
• Thorough examination of engine/deck machinery and maintenance records upon joining
• Reporting any defects of the ship's machinery and equipment to the Chief Engineer
• Maintenance of fixed safety systems and equipment
• Controlling and recording the inventory and economic use of:

- Spare gear

- Spares

- Engine stores

• Communicating with Chief Officer on matters affecting the deck department
• Recording and reporting of boiler and engine cooling water tests to Chief Engineer
• Cleanliness and tidiness of engine and boiler rooms
• Status and immediate availability of emergency systems and lifesaving equipment
• Testing of stand-by equipment for immediate use as well as maintaining critical spares
• Control and monitoring of oil pollution prevention equipment including the OWS
• Ensure correct entries in the Oil Record Book Part 1
• Observing standing orders for the management and use of sewage and incineration equipment
• Observing procedures for the control of portable pipes, hoses and pumps
• Control and monitoring of Hot Work Procedures
• Speaking up if/when unsafe practices or conditions are identified
• Ensuring Behaviour Based Safety practices are followed in the machinery spaces

Assist with:

• Planning and control of maintenance and operations
• Training of engine assistants, Cadets, ratings and trainees
• The trainees / cadets must not undertake new tasks without supervision
• Engine crew appraisal process
• Planned Maintenance System and its documentation
• Environmental compliance

Ensure:

• Crew compliance with safety requirements at all times
• Ship is ready in all technical aspects
• Operation of alarm and safety systems prior to placing engines on:

- Standby

- Conventional operation

- UMS (Unattended Machinery Spaces) operations

Acts as:

• Member of the Ship Safety Committee
• Engine Room Watchkeeper
• Substitute for the Chief Engineer when required
• Role model for leadership and exemplary personal conduct
• Behaviour Based Safety Observer
• Deputy Ship Security Officer (Engine)

Other duties and responsibilities:

• Comply with BSM's SMS, EMS and international standards and regulations
• Controls work and rest hours of engine department prsonnel
• Form part of the emergency response team (specific duties as per ships emergency organisation)
• Report any non-conformities or defects
• Promote good working and social relationships on board
• Implement and monitor UMS operation
• Completion of the Engine Room Log Book
• Maintenance, control and safe use of all supplementary lifting appliances in the engine room
• Correct setting of valves and lines prior to loading lubricants
• Follow the requirements of the Competency Management System (CMS)
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chief Engineer

Interested candidates legally qualified to work in Canada can send a resume to View email address on jobs.swagapp.com