Chief Engineer.pdf

Chief Engineer WM-9931-01/10

MAJOR DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief Engineer will report to the Commanding Officer/ Master. The Chief Engineer is to oversee the proper operation and maintenance of all ship's systems. The Chief Engineer is responsible for managing engineering department activities in support of NOAA's Safety Management System and associated documentation. He/She maintains an accurate accounting of equipment and consumable supplies on hand; determines requirements based on operations plans and schedules; prepares budget proposals; maintains the required equipment and spares inventories; ensures the economic use of consumable supplies, stores and spare parts. Additionally, the Chief Engineer is responsible for the preservation, safety and cleanliness of department equipment and spaces.

The Chief Engineer, as the Ship's Repair Officer, is responsible for the shipboard administration and management of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to include the assignment of maintenance tasks, permissions of users, and generation of feedback/requests for changes which must be made by shore based support staff. The Chief Engineer shall fully utilize CMMS available data to provide support to Marine Operations - Engineering Branch in development of specifications. Plans maintenance and repairs schedules in accordance with the CMMS program and arrivals/departures of the vessel so all machinery repairs that cannot be affected by ships force will be accomplished in port. Ensures proper documentation of all machinery not operating in accordance with design parameters in the Engine Room Log and CMMS and initiates Casualty Reports (CASREP) when required.

The Chief Engineer ensures that safe work practices are agreed to for all engine room work being done by shipyard or other shore side contractors. The Chief Engineer provides feedback to the Port Engineer/

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to ensure work performed is done in accordance with the required or applicable specification and that all results and information are properly annotated in the

CMMS. The Chief Engineer assists the Port Engineer in quality control and final inspections of contracted work.

The Chief Engineer ensures that personnel are properly instructed and thoroughly understand their duties and that engineering duty procedures are properly and safely carried out. He/She plans, directs, coordinates and supervises the work of assistant engineers and unlicensed engine personnel. The Chief

Engineer will ensure that the Chief Engineer's Standing Orders are properly carried out. The Chief

Engineer shall ensure that all safety procedures are followed by all members of the department. The

Chief Engineer shall carry out EEO policies and communicate support of these policies to subordinates.

He/She practices and ensures equality in determining qualifications, selections, assignments, training, promotions, details, discipline and awards for employees. As is consistent with laws and regulations, he/she fully cooperates in the unbiased development and implementation of professional development plans for all members of his/her department,, and cooperates in the investigation of formal and informal discrimination complaints to ensure expeditious resolution.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND/OR ABILITY REQUIRED TO PERFORM DUTIES:

1. Candidate must have superior knowledge in the operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of shipboard machinery, propulsion systems, and engineering systems including the application of troubleshooting techniques resulting in the most effective and efficient solutions based on fundamental engineering principles.

2. Candidate must have superior knowledge in scheduling, planning, oversight and execution of all maintenance and repair activities.

3. Candidate must have superior ability in developing and executing budget plans, operating within constraints, identifying variances, and communicating budget performance per established policies and procedures.

4. Candidate must have ability to supervise engine personnel to provide leadership, guidance, mentoring and professional development.

5. Candidate must have demonstrated skill and knowledge in the ability to communicate with others clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

6. Candidate must have knowledge in computer operation and use of applications such as the

Computerized Maintenance Management System, MS-Word, MS-Excel, and be able to access the ship's Document Management System.

LICENSING AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must possess a United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with Chief Engineer

Motor endorsement/license with appropriate tonnage and horsepower for specific ship(s).

2. Must possess the USCG Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping (STCW) with

Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW) STCW 111/2 or STCW 111/3 for appropriate to ship assignment;

3. STCW 111/5 Able Seafarer Engine.

4. Must possess a valid and current Federal EPA Universal Certification .

5. Must possess a United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with Medical

Certificate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements in accordance with NOAA Medical Policy. USCG

Medical Clearance examinations are required to include a pre-placement examination(s) as a condition of employment per OMAO policy. Position is subject to Health and Human Services (HHS) and

Department of Transportation (DOT) randomized drug testing.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Employee must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance for the

Chief Engineer position. Position is designated as a Safety-Sensitive.

WORKING HOURS: In accordance with Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (MEBA) Union

Agreement.

MANDATORY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

1) Must maintain all STCW required endorsements and training which may include but is not limited to: Basic Shipboard Firefighting, Advanced Shipboard Firefighting, Personal Safety and

Social Responsibility, Personal Survival, Basic First Aid, and Damage Control recertified every 5 years;

2) One time only training requirements include: Occupational Safety and Health and Environment

Program.

3) One time only training for new supervisors (to include but not limited to - EEO, conflict in workplace, employee discipline, performance appraisals and development);

4) Civilian Marine Engineering Officer (CMEO).

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Deputy Director for Operations and the NOAA Corps

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Office of Marine and Aviation Operations

APR 1 5 2021

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