The Chief Engineer is responsible to the Master, and through the Master the vessel's Ship Manager for:• The efficient and economical performance of all Engineering Department activities.• The safe operation of all machinery, safe working practices within the Engineering Department and the safety of the vessel. The Chief Engineer is responsible for the well-being, training and discipline of all members of the Engineering Department.• The Chief Engineer, under the authority of the Master, has been assigned the role of Environmental Officer and should carry out his duties as per VOM section 4• Ensuring that SFSL's Regulations affecting the Engineering Department are carried out.• Ensuring that all orders, issued by the Master, are executed and shall inform the Master of all important matters connected with the Engineering Department.• Planning the operational requirements of the Engineering Department to meet approved SFSL's and Principal's standards of service in the most cost effective manner.• As a member of the Shipboard Management Committee advising on these requirements and machinery maintenance.• Maintaining adequate stocks of spares, tools and stores for the safe operation of the vessel.• Overseeing the standard of work performed by shipyard personnel during dockings and otherrepairs and deals with Dockyard management and other parties as required.• Advising the Master should it be necessary for the Engine Room to be continuously manned. In this event the Chief Engineer should also advise the Master of the Watch Keeping System to be observed in the Engine Room. Before returning to unmanned condition he/she will consult with the Master.• Being present in the Engine Room/Engine Control Room on all stand-bys when the vessel is entering or leaving port, anchorages, moorings or when working to orders from the bridge.• The proper working of, and all repairs to; the main engine, propeller, boilers and auxiliaries, deck machinery, including winches, windlass and ventilation fans, air conditioners, cargo plant, hotel services, and all electrical equipment, except radio and navigational aids.• Maintaining in good working order, all lifeboat motors, galley and pantry equipment, steam, electrical or fuel connections and/or machinery, laundry machinery, refrigerating machinery and domestic refrigerators.• Ensuring that the machinery is operated at maximum efficiency in order to maintain current Charter Party performance requirements. Where operational difficulties occur affecting the machinery performance, a detailed report of these and the remedial action taken shall be forwarded to the Ship Manager.• Exercising the utmost control over repairs and maintenance in order to maintain approved budget and cost control procedures and to affect the maximum economy consistent with the maximum efficiency. The Chief Engineer shall investigate any deviation from plan and provide explanationsand recommendations for corrective action to the Master and the Ship Manager.• Monitoring and ensuring observance of all Flag State requirements as well as ASP Ships Group policies and SFSL's regulations relating to safety and health, environmental protection and pollution control, manning, staff conduct etc.• Monitoring and ensuring the observance of the appropriate crew contracts governing the conditions of employment within the Machinery Spaces.• The Chief Engineer shall deploy Engineering Department Staff in a manner which ensures the full and best usage of their regular working hours, arranging relief's as required.• Monitoring the performance of the Engineering Department Staff to ensure that their duties are efficiently carried out and that their conduct and dress are in all respects appropriate for the duty or task to be undertaken.• Counselling and instructing the Engineering Department staff individually and in groups and recommend specialised training as required. The Chief Engineer shall also inform Engineers, on their first joining the vessel, of ASP Ships Group policies and confirm that each has read and understood the written policies and instructions.• Directing and supervise the Engineering Department staff during Emergency and other Drills and generally ensure that personnel within the Engineering Department comply with all regulations.Must have a minimum of 3 years of Experience on Tanker VesselMust be qualified for the position applied for.Must have an Advanced Tanker Endorsement and ExperienceCertificates of Competency or Proficiency must be valid.Must have valid MNZ Medical.Must pass a Drug and Alcohol test and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical.Must provide referee names and contacts.Silver Fern Shipping Ltd operates under an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and encourages all interested and suitably qualified persons to submit an expression of interest.Making an application is easy!Follow the prompts here to provide application information.You will need to attach a Resume and a Cover Letter that supports your application and identifies the position you are interested in.Include scanned copies of all qualifications.All correspondence will be treated in the strictest confidence.Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
