Second Engineer Officer Horizon Geosciences

The Second Engineer Officer reports to the Chief Engineer, and as an Engine Room watch-keeper he shall be responsible for the safe operation of all engines, machinery and systems during his watch. He shall also act as the Deputy Chief Engineer.

The duties and responsibilities of the Second Engineer include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting Engine Room watches safely in accordance with all applicable working practices, Company procedures, International Conventions, Class, Flag and local regulations;
• The efficient execution of the on board planned maintenance system for mechanical items, and non-routine repairs as directed by the Chief Engineer;
• To conduct the testing and maintenance of critical machinery and systems on board;
• In co-ordination with the Ship s Safety Officer (C/O) to conduct maintenance of applicable life- saving appliances and fire-fighting equipment/systems outside of machinery spaces;
• To conduct maintenance and inventory of all machinery space life-saving appliances and fire- fighting equipment;
• To ensure that all housekeeping is properly conducted in all machinery spaces;
• To promptly report all irregularities, damage and non-conformities to the Chief Engineer;
• To bring to the attention of the Chief Engineer any suggestions and proposals for changes with respect to the SMS;
• To conduct all on board oil transfer operations, including bunkering;
• Ensuring that all subordinate personnel follow satisfactory working practices to provide maximum protection to the environment. In particular, that precautions put in place for bunkering and for the disposal of oily waste are strictly observed in accordance with MARPOL;
• Ensuring that subordinate Engine Room Department personnel actively participate in on board safety meetings, in accordance with the SMS;
• Ensuring that all work carried out in the Engine Room Department is executed in accordance with the SMS and any specific permit-to-work requirements and that concerned personnel are properly briefed, tool-box talks are conducted where required and that personnel are provided with suitable personal protection equipment;
• The safe conduct of all activities in the course of normal operations and duties with particular care regarding the use of potentially-dangerous tools and equipment that must always be securely locked away/electrically isolated, when not in use;
• Ensuring that oil record books, engine log books and any other official technical records are properly maintained, accurate and up to date;
• The assignment of work to subordinate Engine Room staff and to arrange technical familiarisation and training;
• Ordering spare parts and engine room consumables on co-operation with the Chief Engineer.