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

Rate of Pay: $47.80

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

Number of Available Positions: 8

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)
- Solid 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)

Interested candidates legally qualified to work in Canada can send a resume to [email protected]

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