Third Assistant Engineer.pdf

Third Assistant Engineer (Dayworker) WM-9934-07 /11

MAJOR DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

The Third Assistant Engineer will report to the Chief Engineer. Third Assistant Engineer monitors the safe and efficient operation of engineering machinery, equipment and spaces, enters data in logs, and reports special events in the appropriate logs. The Third Assistant Engineer will be responsible to assist and enter maintenance in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Performs routine maintenance and repair of engine room machinery and auxiliary equipment; and observes all engine repairs and work being done by shipyard and other shore side facilities. Incumbent must have the ability to perform assigned duties, carry out instructions safely and efficiently, and comply with the

Chief Engineer's Standing Orders. Maintains the jacket water on both the main propulsion engines and auxiliary generators and any other water-cooled engineering systems. Manages potable water, testing and treatment, storage of bulk lube oil and performs routine testing of lube oils in various engineering systems.

As Dayworking Third Assistant Engineer duty engineer, responsible for the safe and correct operation of assigned engineering machinery and equipment required for the routine operation of the vessel. This includes, but not limited to starting, securing, and placing in-service main propulsion engine(s), generators, transferring of fuels (on vessels without 2AE billet) and lube oil; cleaning strainers, functioning and operating of various engine room auxiliaries such as, centrifugal lube/fuel oil separators, low and high pressure air compressors, main switchboard electrical equipment, fans and blowers, bilge, ballast, cooling water sanitary, fuel and lube oil, vacuum pumps, etc.

Performs machinery overhauls as required of assigned equipment, affects repairs to same by replacing or fabricating components, operational testing of controls, safeties, shutdowns, and places equipment in service under direction of CME.

Ensures that all engine room work being done by shipyard or other shore side repair entity is done safely. Ensures that personnel are properly instructed and thoroughly understand their assigned task(s), and follow the CME standing orders, 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.

Performs other duties as assigned

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

1. Applied knowledge of the fundamentals of thermodynamics, refrigeration, electrical engineering, fluid dynamics, control systems, and mechanics. Thorough knowledge of propulsion systems, controls systems, lube oil, cooling waters, pumps, tanks, compressors, generators, reefer systems, and firefighting/damage control.

2. Skill in the use of power and hand tools, measuring instruments, and ability to cut, braze and solder.

3. Must be familiar with the rules, regulations, and requirements for, purpose of, use and analysis of condition monitoring equipment, preventive maintenance programs: lube oil analysis, water treatment, electrical safety, heat stress, sewage handling, and gas free engineering.

4. Analytical skills to troubleshoot, operate, maintain and repair engineering systems that are assigned to the Third Assistant Engineer.

5. Skill in Oral and Written Communications as well as computer skills, including demonstrated ability to use common shipboard applications such as the CMMS.

LICENSING AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

Third 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 Director for Operations and the NOAA Corps

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Office of Marine and Aviation Operations

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