Job Profile – 3rd Engineer Senior

Department Engine
Reporting to Staff Chief Engineer
Location Shipboard
Hours of Work As per CBA and Employment Contract

Purpose of Role:

In full charge of the entire watch with responsibilities for the safe and efficient operation of all machinery
within the machinery space as directed by the Chief Engineer and the Company's Procedures.

Main Tasks & Activities:

Time

1. Watchkeeping Procedures and Monitoring Allocation

65%

• Ensure that temperatures, pressures, etc. on all machinery and boilers are taken and recorded during
the watch, as per Chief Engineer standing orders;
• Be familiar with the operation of all the machinery and be aware of its limits;
• Whilst the vessel is on normal sea passage on bridge control, limit the maximum machinery output
as instructed by the Chief Engineer (standing orders) with decisive instructions to the officer on the
Bridge;
• Without hesitation, call out the Chief Engineer, Staff Chief Engineer, 1st Engineer, Refrigeration
Engineer or Electrician for assistance if in doubt about anything;
• Whilst the engine room is in "stand-by" condition, he will have the direct assistance of the Chief
Engineer and Electrician for the operation of the plant;
• Whilst on watch, will have the assistance of a Motorman / Oiler. The Engineer is responsible for the
Motorman / Oiler and must supervise their duties. The Motorman / Oiler reports to the Engineer
and is allowed to leave the machinery spaces for limited periods as part of their watch keeping
duties but only with the Engineer's permission - these may include inspections of steering gear,
hydraulics, bow thrusters, header tanks and refrigeration equipment;
• While on watch, will not leave the control room unless formally relieved by another competent
engine officer;
• Where another person is given responsibility for the maintenance of individual items of the plant,
this will not relieve the Watchkeepers from attention to these items;
• Will keep the oil record book updated.

Time

2. Additional Responsibilities Allocation

20%

The 3rd Engineer Senior may be required to perform additional operational and maintenance duties on
systems and equipment as follows:

• Oil fired boiler and exhaust gas boiler, including the testing and treatment of boiler and cooling
water systems on main/auxiliary engines, AC, fresh water generator and chlorination system;
• Steam, condenser and feed water system, including condenser pumps, steam valves, steam traps
and heating system on fuel tanks;
• Fresh water system including FW generators;

Approved By: Managing Director Issue: 3

Process: Human Resources Issue Date: 11/06/2021
 • Fuel/diesel/lube oil purifiers and equipment;
• Fuel/diesel/lube oil systems including transfer as required by Chief Engineer/Staff Chief Engineer/1st
Engineer;
• All automatic and remote valves (control room/safety centre/purifier room) for fuel/diesel, fresh
water, ballast, bilge and sewage systems;
• Working air, starting air and instrument air compressor, dryer and tanks;
• Stabiliser, KA-ME-WA propeller, KA-ME-WA thruster and steering gear;
• Tender and lifeboat engines;
• Emergency generator;
• Emergency compressor.

Time

3. Reporting and Communication Allocation

5%

• Report all defects and deficiencies found on watch so that they can be made good without delay;
• Report to the Bridge any factors that may affect the manoeuvring and running characteristics of the
plant and the safety of the ship;
• Confirm location of all fire alarms with the Bridge;
• Promote a good communication and working relationship with the Deck Officers to assist in the
efficient operation of the vessel.

Time

4. Knowledge and Assistance Allocation

5%

• May be asked to perform the role of 2nd Engineer Senior, and so must be familiar with Job
Description of 2nd Engineer Senior.

Time

5. Other Allocation

5%

• Be familiar with Company instructions and procedures relevant to position;

• Be familiar with the ship’s “Emergency Plan”, the “Muster List”, the ship’s “Code of Conduct” and the
“SQM”;
• This job description is an outline of the duties and does not cover all responsibilities. The 3 rd
Engineer Senior may be called upon to perform other ad-hoc duties when required.

Approved By: Managing Director Issue: 3

Process: Human Resources Issue Date: 11/06/2021