Tanker First Asst Engineer

The 1^st Assistant Engineer shall be responsible to the Chief Engineer for the duties as allocated accordingly. The 1^st Assistant Engineer may be employed in watchkeeping, UMS duties, or day work roles, as required by the Chief Engineer.

The 1^st Assistant Engineer is responsible to the Chief Engineer
for:

·        Compliance with the Company’s MS requirements related to the position;

·       The management and supervision of the Engineering Department and for the delegation of responsibility to the other Engineers;

·       The safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all machinery in the Engineering Department;

·         Maintenance of the waste incinerator equipment;

·        Allocation of all maintenance work to respective engineers and ratings;

·        The safe keeping of engine room watch as delegated by the Chief Engineer;

·        Assurance to act on behalf of the Chief Engineer during periods of absence, or incapacitation; 

·        Assurance of presence in the Engine Control Room or other engine room spaces as detailed in the MS and as directed by the Chief Engineer;

·         Assurance that any defects in equipment are to be brought to the attention of the Chief Engineer immediately;

·        Protection against loss or damage and against irregular or wasteful practices on the part of any member of the Engineering Department;

·        Preparation of and maintenance of the overtime records of Engineering Department personnel;

·        Assistance to the Chief Engineer with the maintenance of the computerized Planned Maintenance system;

·        Preparation of requisitions for Engineering Department stores and spare parts to be submitted to the Chief Engineer for approval. The 1^st Assistant Engineer must maintain an inventory of materials on hand and on order;

·        Assurance of being familiar with all control piping systems, valves, and electrical systems, so that in an emergency situation, essential services can be restored quickly and safety;

·         Lube oil quantities and condition;

·        Assistance to the Chief Engineer with bunkering and transfer of bunkers when required;

·       Maintenance, testing and efficient operation of fire-fighting and life-saving equipment assigned to the Engineering Department as per the PM schedule.