2nd Assistant Engineer

Job Description

Date Posted:
October 4, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Responsible to maintain an effective engine room watch and maintenance duties as assigned.
• Maintain an efficient and alert watch in the engine room during assigned periods at sea and in port

• Call the Chief Engineer whenever in doubt as specified by his/her instructions and the provisions
• Carry out maintenance to assigned technical systems as designated by the Staff Chief Engineer and/or Chief Engineer.
• Assist in familiarization with the vessel of lower-ranked engine Officers
• Assist Staff Chief Engineer in providing information for assigned areas to the Engine Department Monthly Condition Report
• Be fully familiar with the procedures for emergency control of controllable-pitch propellers, where fitted
• Carry out systematic checks of oil to sea interfaces
• Prepare a handover report prior leaving the vessel
• When assigned to do so, represent the Engine Department on the Shipboard Safety Committee
• Closely follow Chief Engineer’s instructions and procedures when loading or transferring bunkers, MDO, lube oils or oily sludge.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding refrigerant gasses emissions to the atmosphere
• Comply with all laws and regulations regarding bilge water and oily sludge operations aboard Company ships
• Comply with all laws and regulations regarding black water and gray water operations aboard Company ships
• Responsible for ensuring that Fuel Switchover process is carried

EDUCATION
• Second Engineer qualifications and licenses in compliance with all International and National conventions and regulations.
• Second Engineer license, endorsed by the Flag State, and all of the certificates as required by the STCW 95. • 1-2 years relevant experience.
• Full knowledge and understanding of the Company SMS.
• Thorough knowledge of the vessel he/she is assigned to.
• Leadership and managerial skills including but not limited to: Seamanship, Decision Making, Team Building, Coaching and Counseling, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Budgeting, Time Management, Computer Literacy, Customer Service.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Excellent administrative skills;
• Strong leadership skills and practice ‘leadership by example; • Outgoing personality, open minded and flexible;
• Ability to work in an international environment;
• Ability to perform well under pressure;
• Excellent appearance and communication skills;
• Well organized;

REQUIRED ABILITIES / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Excellent communication skills.
• Respect for all co-workers and guests • Pride in your work by creating positive energy, excitement and fun
• Outgoing personality, open minded and flexible
• Able to work 7 days a week
• Demonstrate positive behaviors; smiling, being polite and courteous
• Able to develop a camaraderie with team members
• Ability to work in an international environment;
• Ability to live in close quarters and share limited space with other cabin-mates
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a pleasant working environment
• Excellent appearance
• To be able to meet all pre joining requirements.

ABOUT NCLH

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® brands. The combined brands currently operate 32 ships, employ over 35,000 shipboard crew from more than 110 different countries and visit approximately 700 different port destination each year.

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