2nd Engineering Officer

Position – 2nd Engineer Officer (SOOW)

Department  - Technical Department

Location – Fleet Based

Job Description

Main Activities & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all Engine Room Plant whilst on watch
• Responsible for environmental compliance of plant operations and upkeep of associated paperwork (Oil Record Book, Bilge Water Transfer Log, Sewage Log, Garbage Log, Oil Interface Log, Grey Water Log)
• To assess and take preliminary actions in Emergency
• Monitoring of plant performance
• Co-ordination and control of watch keeping personnel
• Training of watchkeeping personnel
• Completion of maintenance as set out in AMOS
• Inspection, assessment and reporting or rectification of defects occurring whilst on watch
• Co-ordination of isolations
• Watchkeeping rounds
• Watch-specific routines for the vessel
• Co-ordination of duty personnel to rectify hotel defects reported to ECR
• Liaise with Electro-Technical/Ventilation departments
• Shut-down testing as required
• Cadet training
• Keep informed Senior Department Officers on all aspects of the machinery spaces
• Supervision of Junior Officers and Ratings

General

• Perform Emergency duties associated with rank
• Perform duties associated with the machinery outside watchkeeping hours as required
• Socialising and mixing with guests in a courteous manner as required

Requirements

• British Class 2 (Motor) Certificate or equivalent, Eligibility to be issued with a Certificate of Equivalent Competency by the UK Marine and Coastguard Agency
• Excellent command of English Language, both written and spoken
• Valid ENG1 Medical Certification
• Eligible for issue of a United States C1/D Visa
• Knowledge and experience of modern marine plant, ideally onboard cruise liners
• Good IT Skills, and ability to manipulate modern Windows based packages
• Ability to work as part of a large team, and take responsibility for own actions
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with both internal and external customers
• Commitment to own career development, with a desire to progress to higher ranks

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary and remuneration package
• Single accommodation (Normally with double berth), with en suite facilities
• 12 weeks on – 6 weeks off
• Spouse and Relatives travel concessions (Subject to 1 year's service)
• Company pension scheme (Subject to 1 year's service)
• Paid Study Leave programme (Subject to 1 year's service)
• Secure employment with excellent promotion prospects