Chief Engineer - Seaward Services - Explorer

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. 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.Duties and Responsibilities:Chief Engineer - is directly responsible to the Master for:Managing technical maintenance and the safe, efficient, economical operation of all her machineryEstablishing all the engine room proceduresAssigning the engineering/technical department jobsMaintaining sufficient bunkers and other essential engine-related stores and consumablesManaging for the safe and efficient loading and transferring of bunkersManaging the day to day running of all plant and machineryIdentifies and assigns necessary routine maintenance, repairs, and ship's technical jobsStands engine room watch while vessel is underway or as and when deemed necessaryMaintaining log of the lube/oil quantities and consumptionsMonitoring and analyzing cooling waterManages the general condition/maintenance of machineries, steering gear, air conditioning, etc.Keeping engine room watches and carrying out and administering maintenance jobsOther duties as assignedRequirements & Qualifications:Valid Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC)Minimum DD-4000 Chief endorsementValid U.S. PassportValid USCG Medical CertificateQMED EndorsementValid TWIC CardAbility to pass a physical examAbility to pass a written exam#SeawardServices