Third Engineer

Company Name Mercy Ships (Show all job postings)

Company Address PO Box 2020

  Garden Valley, Texas 75771

  United States of America

Phone Number 903.939.7000

Fax Number 903.939.7114

Website http://www.ms-information.org

Industry Category Miscellaneous Services

Mercy Ships, a global charity, has operated hospital ships in developing nations since 1978.  Mercy Ships brings hope and healing to the forgotten poor, mobilizing people and resources worldwide, and serving people without regard for race, gender or religion. 

Mercy Ships welcomes volunteers who would like to give of their time, efforts and expertise to the work of bringing hope and healing to the poor.  Short-term volunteers can participate from two-weeks to a year with Mercy Ships, while others may choose to serve in a volunteer career capacity.

Opportunities to serve:

• Engineering and Deck Officers
• Motormen and Able Seamen
• Engine and Deck watch rating
• Electricians and Electronic Technicians
• HVACR Technicians
• Welders and Plumbers
• Entry Level positions-Deck and Engine 

Join Mercy Ships, as a Marine professional!  You can be the difference between disease and health, poverty and prosperity, despair and hope. 

Job Description

1.                                         SUMMARY

To act as Senior Watchkeeping officer or Duty Engineer as per schedule as well as being involved in regular engine room maintenance.

2.                                         ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Carrying out all lawful orders given by Chief Engineer and Second Engineer;

Reporting immediately to the Chief Engineer and Second Engineer whenever anything unforeseen happens;

Ensuring the safe operation of all machinery;

Ensuring the safe and efficient performance of all personnel assigned to his supervision;

Carrying out all duties and maintenance routines as per Company instructions, with the oversight of the Chief and/or Second Engineer;

Performing all duties and maintenance routines for but not limited to, the following:

-          Auxiliary engines

-          Stock control of auxiliary engine spares and all chemicals on board.

Maintaining relevant knowledge of ship’s emergency procedures, including specific knowledge of the working condition of fixed emergency response systems;

Understanding the Company Safety Management System as it applies to the responsibilities of this position.

3.                                         QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

3.1.                                 LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to effectively communicate with subordinates and senior management in clear English

3.2.                                 CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / EXPERIENCE

At least Certificate of Competency according to STCW 95 Section A-III/1

4.                                         WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud enough to require continuous wearing of hearing protection.

Job Country Liberia (Shipboard Position)

Industry Category Medical Services

Job Category Engineering - Licensed

Salary Negotiable

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Contact Person Tracey Bartula

Phone Number 903.939.7685

Fax Number 903.939.7114

Email Address tracey.bartula@mercyships.org