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Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc lists this Chief Engineer opportunity in louisiana, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Reports To: Master, with a functional reporting line to the assigned Marine Manager / Port Engineer
Job Description
Primary Duties / Responsibilities:
The technical management of the vessel, all aspects of the structure and all equipment and systems being part of the vessel, including vessel owned deck and drilling equipment.
Enforcement of Company policies, statutory rules and regulations, local rules and regulations as applicable to the engineering department.
Enforcement of Client's requirements regarding safety and environmental protection as applicable to the engineering department.
Motivation of the engineering crew in observation of policies, rules and regulations.
Issuing clear and unambiguous instructions to the watch keeping Engineers.
Taking every opportunity to train and improve the skills of his staff.
The implementation of the vessel's NS Enterprise planned maintenance system, ensuring all relevant systems detailed in Section 1 are covered by appropriate maintenance plans, with records maintained to a satisfactory standard to meet with Management and Classification Society approval.
Ensuring that the Master / Superintendent are kept fully informed of all engine room activities, conditions or incidents that may affect the operation of the vessel and that no major repair or maintenance is carried out without the approval of the Master.
Ensuring that certification of hull and machinery system is kept up-to-date.
Carrying out regular inspections of all spaces to confirm standards of operation and maintenance.
Exercising control over ordering, storage and usage of technical and vessel spares and consumables. Ensure safety critical spares are maintained at appropriate levels.
Ensuring all records, machinery log book, oil record book, manuals and technical drawings are updated and maintained in a correct and usable form.
Ensuring potable water tanks are kept in good condition by regular inspections, water test samples and dosage treatment of water (may be done by Chief Officer on some vessels).
Performing emergency duties in accordance with the vessel's Muster List / Station Bill I.
Carrying out routine and regular inspections of the vessel with emphasis on safe working practices, cleanliness, hygiene, safety equipment.
Ensuring adequate safe systems of work are adopted for engineering and electrical activities according to any relevant safety regulations and procedures.
Coordinates with Master for authorization for the issue of Permits to Work and Lock-Out /Tag-Out on machinery / high voltage equipment.
Ensuring that all engineering personnel are aware of emergency procedures and the need to keep the DP Operators / Bridge informed of any incident which may affect the position keeping of the vessel.
Participating as a member of the vessel's Safety Committee if so appointed or elected.
Qualifications
Education / Training: The Chief Engineer shall be qualified in accordance with STCW 95 Regulation III/2.
Experience: Minimum 3 years as Chief Engineer or 1st Engineer on a DP vessel. Experience on a relevant vessel type (construction / pipelay / MODU as appropriate) would be an advantage.
Skills: Excellent management skills. Fluent in both verbal and written English. Computer literate.
Special Requirements
Additional requirements are contained in the Qualifications and Training Matrix appropriate to each vessel.
The Chief Engineer has the authority to veto the start or order the termination of any operation. He shall immediately advise the Master / Chief Officer and Superintendent if it would be unsafe to start or continue any operation due to any technical defect.
Decision Making: The Chief Engineer coordinates with the Master, Superintendent, 1st Assistant Engineer, Electrician or any other person necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel.
Helix Energy Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer.
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Worksite address
louisiana, MO, 63353, US
Who can apply
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