Staff Chief Engineer for Swan Hellenic Cruises

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Proven previous experience as Staff Chief Engineer
• •Strong technical and operational experience in a similar position
• •Good references and recommendations from previous employers
• •All required and valid STCW and flag-state certificates
• •Good command of English
• •Strong leadership skills
• •Valid STCW95 certification
• •Valid CoC A-III/2
• •Appropriate certification as required by regulations
• •Extensive experience as a Staff Engineer
• •Must have a strong ability to detect and identify the cause of machinery faults
• •Physically and medically fit
• •Moral integrity
• •Public Health, Sanitation and Environmental training courses
• •Public Health, Coast Guard and Port State Control experience
• •Excellent fluent English (verbal, written and technical)
• •Ability to give and receive instructions in verbal and written forms
• •Ability to effectively and efficiently engage with guests and crew members
• •Good knowledge of AMOS
• •Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• •Required to stand, walk long distances, reaching and sitting
• •Repetitive motion of bending, going up and down stairs, climbing ladders
• •Lifting or pushing of up to 50lbs
• •Overtime work
• •Irregular schedules
• •Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead, motivate and develop a culturally diverse work force
• •Punctual
• •Proactive approach to problem solving
• •Ability to be flexible, well organized, self managed and motivated
• •Handle multiple demands
• •Remain calm and effective under pressure
• •Resolve issues quickly
• •Effective, full, clear and concise communications
• •Safe, professional and personal practices
• •Fully conversant with VMS and MLC requirements
• •Well groomed and neat appearance
• •Ability to deliver a high standard of technical performance
• •Status - Officer
• •Must be fully knowledgeable of the Chief Engineers responsibilities
• •Must be able to assume the position of the Chief Engineer should the need arise
• •Ensures that the maintenance programs for the engine department are implemented and followed in a timely manner according to Company policies
• •Responsible to know the handling characteristics of the vessel, including stopping distance
• •Has a full knowledge of every aspect of safety features of the vessel
• •Being fully conversant with the Company's VMS
• •Responsible to be familiar with the operation and location of all lifesaving, fire-fighting and pollution prevention equipment
• •Ensures that inspections, maintenance and testing of environmental systems are always carried out according to Company policies, National, International or any other prescribed regulations
• •Assists the Chief Engineer in overseeing all bunkering operations
• •Issues work permits for the engine department
• •Monitors training for the engine department
• •Responsible for inspections of tanks and compartments
• •Attends arrival and departure manoeuvring
• •Ensures sufficient stock of spare parts and consumables is on order and in the onboard system to cover planned and unplanned maintenance
• •Works in close coalition with the Safety Officer to ensure the proper maintenance and mechanical conditions of all safety equipment and systems onboard the vessel
• •Ensures seaworthiness of the vessel in the engine department
• •Keeps in a good state of repair all equipment and systems to ensure a complete state of readiness to meet any emergency requirements
• •Monitors technical performance of the vessel
• •Overseeing and ensuring safe, effective maintenance and repair procedures
• •Responsible to oversee the entries made and maintaining a correct and up to date Engine log book, technical or waste related logbooks, including the Oil Record Book, Waste waters discharge, Ozone Depleting Substances, Oil to Sea Interfaces, Marine Fuel Sulphur
• •Assigns duties to engine officers and ratings
• •Assigns technical work to subordinates on a daily basis
• •Responsible to ensure all within his department are trained and familiar with their duties and have the ability to carry them out
• •Ensures that all engine personnel are trained with the engine room alarm systems with special reference to the CO2 alarm
• •Participates in the development of on board operational plans in accordance with all technical, legislative, safety and procedural specifications
• •Works closely with the Hotel Department on all maintenance issues
• •Keeps the Chief Engineer promptly and fully informed of all problems and matters of significance
• •Ensuring that standards are maintained within the department and officers and ratings are working according to their respective job descriptions
• •Evaluating performance and development of the team
• •Implementing corrective actions when standards are not upheld
• •Controls and approves department overtime and working hours
• •Making the best use of manpower by managing the hours worked by each crew member
• •Monitoring the financial impact on the business
• •Ensuring each employee works according to his/her contractual hours and in compliance with ILO and MLC work/rest hours
• •Completing all relevant documentation
• •Finding alternative solutions in case of an anticipated increase in overtime
• •Executes strict practices to ensure that the engine room is operated in accordance with the following regulations and Company policies
• •Reporting to the Chief Engineer any instances where the ship is unable or fails to comply
• •Observes and enforces uniform and grooming standards according to Company policies
• •Establishes a climate of openness and trust within the officers
• •Works as part of the team to achieve results
• •Practices good people management
• •Maintaining proper conduct within the Engine department

Desired Qualifications

• •Good references and recommendations from previous employers
• •Proven previous experience as Staff Chief Engineer, preferably on cruise vessels
• •Alaska experience
• •Public Health, Coast Guard and Port State Control experience
• •Additional languages
• •Well groomed and neat appearance