
Fifth Engineer
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Seaspan Ship Management Ltd. is hiring a Fifth Engineer. The Junior Engineer is responsible to the Chief Engineer for duties including operating machinery, pumps, valves, and systems from the Engine Room during watchkeeping. They assist the Second Engineer with spare gear and repair lists, and are responsible for the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment as required. The role also involves ensuring a safe work environment and familiarity with safety equipment and emergency procedures.
Key focus areas include Operate all machinery, pumps, valves, and systems controlled from the Engine Room during watchkeeping duties, Assist the Second Engineer with the preparation of spare gear and repair lists, and Maintain and repair any items of machinery or equipment as required by the Chief or Second Engineers.
Important skills include Machinery Operation, Pump Operation, Valve Operation, System Operation, Control Piping Systems, and Electrical Systems.
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The Junior Engineer is directly responsible to the Chief Engineer in the discharge of his duties. Whilst engaged on watchkeeping duties, he is responsible for the operation of all machinery, pumps, valves and systems controlled from the Engine Room. He assists the Second Engineer, as required, with the preparation of spare gear and repair lists. He is responsible, through the Second Engineer, for the maintenance and repair of any items of machinery or equipment as may be required by the Chief or Second Engineers.
He must be familiar with all control piping systems, valves, electrical and hydraulic systems so that in an emergency, essential services can be quickly and safely restored. Moreover, he ensures that the work environment is safe and must be fully conversant with the methods of use of all safety equipment and emergency procedures.
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