LNG Crew Officer Specialist

JOB PURPOSE

The LNG Officer is a member of the Crew staff as 1st engine officer ranking. He (or she) is responsible for operating the whole LNG system and related gas auxiliary system. He is the top advisor of the Chief Engineer concerning all matters related to the use of gas including the environmental impact of any operation and in particular all matters related to LNG bunkering. He has knowledge of all the rules, documents, risk analysis studies, drawings relative to LNG and Gas use onboard. He is personally responsible of the gas detection system testing and maintenance.He is the principal advisor, and gas approver for WorkPermit, for all the repairs in dry-dock or at sea when LNG or gas safety-sensitive areas matters are involved.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Ensures that the various LNG systems and related ancillaries (Compressors, Nitrogen generators, GCU, Glycolsystem, GVU…) on board the MSC LNG fuelled cruise ships are operated, maintained, and repaired. He liaises with the LNGSuperintendent for the operability of the LNG system and the application of theCompany instructions (MSC Procedures, SMS,…) Explains all the instructions/procedures related to the LNG system to the other Crew members and could act as LNG Trainer. He is available at any time onboard even outside his regular working hours to intervene to solve issues relative to gas matters. For that purpose, a necessary reporting of the LNG system information is organized in his cabin giving him an instant view of the LNG system situation. He is responsible for ensuring that a full history of the LNG system situation is constantly recorded and is able to replay it for detailed analysis of the events. He is in overall PIC (Person in charge) in LNG bunkering, inverting, gas freeing, tanks warming and aeration operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Fluent English, knowledge of Italian is a plus;2 years in LNG fuel vessel construction or alternatively 3 years of LNG/LPG tanker (or potentially offshore) yard experience as yard member or shipowner representative being involved in the gas system installation or 5 years in MSC as first EngineofficerAdvanced STCW certificate for gas-fuelled vessels certificate perfect knowledge and understanding of any aspect of the LNG bunkering for MSC LNG Cruise ships. Risk Analysis methodology knowledge. Exhaustive knowledge and understanding of LNG related documentation rules/regulations related to gas-fuelled ships; Proficient use of the Microsoft Office suite and basic knowledge of CAD; Availability to work long hours, under pressure and overtime when required.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

USA VISA if in possess