Chief Engineering Officer at South African Maritime Safety Authority

Description

• Ensure the safe and correct running of main engine, auxiliary engines and all such primary/secondary equipment and systems, in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and in keeping with Company procedures.
• Understand the parameters to ensure efficient maintenance and operation of engine plants, i.e. fuel efficiency, power analysis and systems heat balance.
• Ensure that the engines are correctly tuned to achieve maximum fuel efficiency.
• Monitor and optimize fuel consumption.
• Monitor the bunker start-up and closing-down procedure whilst also providing all the necessary anti-pollution measures and remains back-up during the complete bunkering operation.
• Ensure the vessel carries adequate stocks of stores, spares, and lube oils with respect to maintenance and repair and is consistent with the Company requirements.
• Supervise, control, and verifying the application and consumption of spare parts and stores.
• Ensure that chemicals are used in a safe and responsible way and the least hazardous chemicals are used.
• Recognise non-compliance with a specific requirement and analyse the reason for the non-compliance. Ensure personnel are aware of, the reason for the non-compliance and how same is to be permanently eliminated in future.
• Develop the skills and confidence of his officers by providing on board training and explaining the relevant content of the following to all personnel: 
• Company's SMS,
• Flag State legislation, codes, and guidance, including reporting requirements.
• Port State legislation and guidance,
• Classification Societies' rules and regulations, including reporting requirements.

Industry Guidelines.

• Ensure efficient operation and maintenance of the vessel equipment.
• Ensure planned maintenance system is updated.
• Compliance with International Health & Safety regulations in particular MARPOL

Requirements

• Be a South African citizen and holds a valid passport.
• Holds a valid SAMSA Certificate of Competency (CoC) as Chief Engineering Officer STCW Reg III/2
• At least 2 (two) years’ experience as a Second Engineering Officer STCW Reg. III/2 and/or 1 year experience as Chief Engineering Officer STCW Reg. III/2
• Holds a valid SAMSA Medical Certificate (without restrictions or limitations).
• Experience across various power plants.
• Technical and problem-solving skills, including technical report writing.
• Resolve environmental concerns and improve procedures relating to pollution prevention. 
• Realise the need for management systems and procedures, particularly in areas of emergency, malfunction safety back up, contingency planning and protection of the environment.
• Personnel management and safety awareness
• Is fluent in written and spoken command of the English language.
• Able to follow Company instructions and procedures and able to deliver results and meet client expectations.
• A team player with a professional work ethic, managing a team on-board and work closely with management.
• Will comply to strict company and industry SHEQ standards and working habits.
• Adhere to the company confidentiality requirement and comply with a strict zero tolerance Alcohol & Drug Policy