Scribd
Upload
44 views1 page

Third Engineer Job Description

The document outlines the job description for the Third Engineer/Second Assistant Engineer in the Engine department, reporting to the Chief Engineer or Second Engineer. Key responsibilities include maintaining engine room watch, ensuring safe operation of machinery, and performing electrical maintenance if necessary. The role requires good teamwork, organizational skills, and clear communication abilities.

Uploaded by

trantuanthanghp89
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
44 views1 page

Third Engineer Job Description

The document outlines the job description for the Third Engineer/Second Assistant Engineer in the Engine department, reporting to the Chief Engineer or Second Engineer. Key responsibilities include maintaining engine room watch, ensuring safe operation of machinery, and performing electrical maintenance if necessary. The role requires good teamwork, organizational skills, and clear communication abilities.

Uploaded by

trantuanthanghp89
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

ONBOARD CREW MANAGEMENT

JOB TITLE/RANK Third Engineer/Second Assistant Engineer

DEPARTMENT Engine

RESPONSIBLE TO Chief Engineer / 2nd Engineer for Operational


Duties

It is recognised that certain nationalities of crews are accustomed to different duties


compared to other nationalities (For example officers responsible for the
maintenance of safety and lifesaving equipment). Accordingly, the Master has the
authority to change the tasks as he sees fit in agreement with the Ship Management
Office.

In addition, the Master has the authority to allocate any reasonable task or duties
that may be required for the safe and efficient operation of the ship.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Engineer Officer in charge of the Watch, Ensuring safe and efficient operation of
machinery during watch keeping. Carrying out duties of an Engineer as contained
within the Company’s Technical Procedures. Maintaining machinery as instructed by
the Second Engineer and/or Chief Engineer

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Third Engineer is responsible to the second Engineer for:

 Maintaining an engine room watch/UMS duty engineer as required


 Maintaining all plant and paying particular attention to the main propulsion
engines, auxiliary engines and boilers
 Adopting safe working practices onboard
 In the absence of an Electrical Officer onboard undertake electrical
maintenance, including the completion of all PMS items in ShipSure
 Understudying the Second Engineer whenever opportunities arise
 Undertaking any other tasks, duties as instructed by the chief Engineer and/or
Second Engineer

PERSONAL BEHAVIOURS & QUALITIES.

The job requires:

 Good team working skills


 Ability to perform all tasks in an orderly, well planned way
 Ability to communicate clearly, in particular when receiving instructions
Page 1 of 1 Third Engineer Job Description
Revision: 5.0

You might also like