First Assistant Engineer.pdf

First Assistant Engineer (Dayworker) WM-9932-01/10

MAJOR DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

The First Assistant Engineer will report to the Chief Engineer. The First Assistant Engineer is responsible for the proper operation, maintenance and preservation of all engine department machinery and equipment; the economical use of consumable supplies, stores and spare parts; the cleanliness and proper condition of all spaces under the jurisdiction of the engine department; and the conduct and efficient administration of the NOAA Lockout/Tag out program. Serves as the department Team Lead;

assigns and directs work of department personnel; assists the Chief Engineer in managing the administration and performance of engine department personnel; assumes the duties of the Chief

Engineer on an emergency basis in his/her absence or incapacitation. Incumbent must be familiar with the rules, regulations, and special programs (lube oil analysis, water treatment, electrical safety, heat stress, sewage handling, refrigerant handling and gas free engineering). Incumbent is required to participate and develop proficiency in the performance of shipboard engineering, fire and collision drills.

Incumbent will carry out instructions safely and efficiently, and takes the initiative to perform all duties in compliance with the Chief Engineer's standing orders.

Ensures safe and proper operation, maintenance and preservation of all engine department machinery and equipment. This includes proper operation of the ship's propulsion systems, electrical power generation systems, refrigeration systems, hydraulic systems, and the auxiliary systems. Conducts inspections of all engineering spaces and machinery daily; keeps the Chief Engineer informed of the condition of equipment and machinery, unusual developments, progress of repairs, and condition and efficiency of engine department spaces.

Capable of performing machinery overhaul, effecting repairs to same by replacing or fabricating components, operational testing of control safeties, shutdowns, and placing equipment in service.

Provide feedback to Port Engineer and Chief Engineer to ensure work performed is done in accordance with the required or applicable specification or Computerized Maintenance Management System

(CMMS) repair and that all results and information are properly annotated in the CMMS. Ensures that personnel are properly instructed and thoroughly understand their duties, that engineering duty procedures are properly and safely carried out, and that machinery spaces are kept clean and in good condition.

Incumbent is responsible for maintaining all assigned equipment in accordance with CMMS. Incumbent to be proficient in the administrative tasks of the CMMS program and fully fluent in all system functions and requirements.

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

1. Knowledge of shipboard machinery and propulsion systems for proper operations, repair, inspection and maintenance. This includes applied knowledge of the fundamentals of thermodynamics, refrigeration, electrical engineering, fluid dynamics, control systems, mechanical and gas-free engineering, and a general knowledge of ship stability, fuel efficiency, ship sanitation, and the various U.S. and International Laws governing vessel operation, safety of life at sea and environmental protection. The incumbent must possess a thorough knowledge of operation and testing procedures for automated pumping systems, foam generating systems and specialized firefighting techniques applied aboard vessels.

2. The candidate must have a thorough working knowledge of special engineering programs such as; condition monitoring, the CMMS program, lube oil analysis, water treatment, electrical safety, Lockout/Tagout program, heat stress, sewage handling, refrigerant handling, and gas free engineering. The candidate must also be able to apply the results of the various condition monitoring programs to the specific equipment as condition-based maintenance or preventive maintenance as required.

3. The candidate must have a comprehensive working knowledge of diesel engineering, engineering theory, refrigeration, electricity, pipefitting, plumbing, ship construction, operation of fire and emergency equipment, damage control, maintenance and operation of all ships machinery, the layout of the engine department equipment; its associated piping, valves and connections, and the fuel, oil and water ballast tanks.

4. The candidate must have knowledge of and the ability to read and effectively interpret technical manuals, blueprints and electrical schematics, during the course of troubleshooting, repair and maintenance. The candidate must be capable of using the most recent release of engineering software provided to create ship log entries, create CMMS machinery history entries, and create

CMMS repair requests and ship-force work list entries.

5. The candidate must have demonstrated ability to communicate with others clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

6. Ability to organize, direct, coordinate, and assess the work of others.

LICENSING AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must possess a United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with First Assistant

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 OMAO 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

First Assistant 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) Civilian Marine Engineering Officer (CMEO)

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