Second Assistant Engineer.pdf

Second Assistant Engineer (Dayworker) WM-9933-06/10

MAJOR DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

The Second Assistant Engineer will report to the Chief Engineer. The Second Assistant Engineer is responsible for the proper operation, maintenance, upkeep and conditions of the main and auxiliary diesel engines as well as auxiliary equipment and machinery; and for the operation and repair of the fuel oil system, including transfer pumps, strainers, heaters, heating coils, and storage tanks. Incumbent will perform the loading of bunkers and the transfer of fuel oil to storage and service tanks. Carries out duties in accordance with all environmental and pollution instructions and is required to participate and develop proficiency in the performance of shipboard engineering, fire and collision drills. The Second

Assistant Engineer is able to carry out instructions safely and efficiently and in compliance with the Chief

Engineer's standing orders.

As Dayworking Second Assistant Engineer duty engineer, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

the safe and proper operation of assigned engineering machinery and equipment, namely: starting, securing and placing in service main propulsion engine(s) and generators, transferring of fuels and lube oils, cleaning strainers and burners, function and operation of various engine room auxiliaries such as centrifugal lube/fuel oil separators, low and high pressure air compressors, main switchboard electrical equipment, auxiliary and waste heat boilers,, fans and blowers, bilge, ballast, cooling water, sanitary, fuel and lube oil, vacuum pumps, etc.

Incumbent must perform machinery overhauls as required for all assigned equipment, effect repairs to same by replacing or fabricating components, operational testing of controls, and place equipment in service. Incumbent must be proficient in the use of power and hand tools, measuring instruments, reading blueprints, and engineering sketches. Incumbent must perform all work in accordance with all applicable USCG and NOAA safety policies and instructions such as, electrical safety, Lockout/Tagout, etc. and ensure that all work performed is done in accordance with the Computerized Maintenance

Management System {CMMS) and that all results and information are properly annotated in the CMMS.

Ensures that Chief Engineer's standing orders are followed 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 familiar with requirements of the CMMS and should be capable of providing required feedback for reports when directed.

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

1. Knowledge of shipboard machinery and propulsion systems for proper operations, repair, inspection and maintenance of assigned equipment. 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, and ship sanitation.

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, and gas free engineering.

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 assigned ship's machinery, the layout of the engine department equipment; for assigned equipment its associated piping, valves and connections, and the fuel, oil and water ballast tanks.

4. The candidate must have knowledge and skill to use the ability to read and effectively interpret technical manuals, blue prints 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 ship's force work list entries.

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

LICENSING AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must possess a United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with Second 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 111/1

3. STCW 111/5 Able Seafarer Engine.

4. 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

Second 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.

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Deputy~tor for Operations and the NOAA Corps

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Office of Marine and Aviation Operations

APR 15. 2021

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