3rd Engineer

The 3rd Engineer is primarily a watch keeping officer in full charge of the watch and in the maintenance and operation of the yachts diesel generators and Reverse osmosis plants, or/and as assigned by the Chief Engineer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Primarily run a safe and efficient engine room watch
• Completed and filed the company engine room Familiarization form.
• Be able to operate the yachts Jacuzzi and swimming pool equipment which is also under his charge.
• Be able to operate and maintain the yachts reverse Osmosis plants.
• Understand all the yachts systems and be able to operate all the equipment effectively and efficiently in the engine room.
• Understand and comply with the company SEMS.
• Knows and understands the rules and regulations of yacht operations with regard to SOLAS and MARPOL.
• Report defects and problems in the engine room to the Second and Chief engineer in a timely fashion.
• Take instructions from the Second Engineer for the efficient operation of the Engine room in the Chief Engineers absence.
• Follow the Chief Engineers standing orders.
• Accurately complete the Engine room log book and oil record books.
• Ensure that his work area is kept clean and leak free.
• Keep good open communications with the deck officer on watch.
• Understand the company safety and environmental policy.
• Understand the correct use of MSDS sheets
• Maintain and operate the three diesel generators on board and follow the AMOS maintenance schedule for such.
• Be ready to assist the other watch keeping officers in their duties.
• Perform an efficient and accurate watch handover at the end of his duty period.
• Regularly update the AMOS data base with work done and suggesting corrective changes to the database where needed to keep it up to date.
• Assist where necessary in taking fuel oil, lube oil and fresh water bunkers.
• Be able during his watch to monitor and adjust when required the Chilled water temperature.
• Diagnose faults in the engine room systems with regards to efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• (ie, excessive noise, Hot and Cold water and Vacuum system)
• Be aware and able to complete the correct forms and follow the correct procedures to allow hot work during his watch.
• Assist and guide the Machinist and Firemen greasers that are available during his watch.
• Be able to take over the fourth Engineer role should it become operationally necessary.
• Perform stock inventory checks for his equipment and make requisitions for needed spares which can be presented to the Chief engineer for ordering.
• Assist shore side staff with the overhaul of the Diesel generators and turbo Chargers.
• Be ready to assist other watch keeping officers in their duties.
• Perform an efficient and accurate handover at the end of his watch period.
• At the end of his contract should ensure a full written handover to his relief including giving information on ongoing projects and goals.
• Performs and manages other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

•  STCW 4th Part Basic Training
• STCW CPSC
• STCW AFF
• STCW Crisis Management & Human Behavior
• Certificate of Competency suitable to the rank and yacht.
• Must have good communication skills in English and also the ability to relate to guests and employees at all levels and all departments.
• Must Complete all necessary background and PEME