Tanker First Asst Engineer

Tampa, FL, USA Req #46

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Our vision is to be the most respected energy transportation company in the Jones Act trade. Central to our vision is providing incident-free transportation services while protecting our crews, vessels, and the environment. We achieve this by staying focused on providing safe, efficient, and reliable transportation to customers; ensuring the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance throughout our organization, with a goal of zero incidents and zero spills or releases to the environment; maximizing long term value for shareholders and stakeholders; and creating a safe and rewarding work environment for our employees.

The 1st Assistant Engineer shall be responsible to the Chief Engineer for the duties as allocated accordingly. The 1st Assistant Engineer may be employed in watchkeeping, UMS duties, or day work roles, as required by the Chief Engineer.

The 1st Assistant Engineer is responsible to the Chief Engineer

For

• Compliance with the Company’s MS requirements related to the position;
• The management and supervision of the Engineering Department and for the delegation of responsibility to the other Engineers;
• The safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all machinery in the Engineering Department;
• Maintenance of the waste incinerator equipment;
• Allocation of all maintenance work to respective engineers and ratings;
• The safe keeping of engine room watch as delegated by the Chief Engineer;
• Assurance to act on behalf of the Chief Engineer during periods of absence, or incapacitation;
• Assurance of presence in the Engine Control Room or other engine room spaces as detailed in the MS and as directed by the Chief Engineer;
• Assurance that any defects in equipment are to be brought to the attention of the Chief Engineer immediately;
• Protection against loss or damage and against irregular or wasteful practices on the part of any member of the Engineering Department;
• Preparation of and maintenance of the overtime records of Engineering Department personnel;
• Assistance to the Chief Engineer with the maintenance of the computerized Planned Maintenance system;
• Preparation of requisitions for Engineering Department stores and spare parts to be submitted to the Chief Engineer for approval. The 1st Assistant Engineer must maintain an inventory of materials on hand and on order;
• Assurance of being familiar with all control piping systems, valves, and electrical systems, so that in an emergency situation, essential services can be restored quickly and safety;
• Lube oil quantities and condition;
• Assistance to the Chief Engineer with bunkering and transfer of bunkers when required;
• Maintenance, testing and efficient operation of fire-fighting and life-saving equipment assigned to the Engineering Department as per the PM schedule.
  
  

OSG is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

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• Tampa, FL, USA