Chief Engineer, Ship

Aliases: Chief Engine Officer

Industry/Sector(s): Shipping

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Chief Engineer, Ship is expected to perform include:

Ensuring safe and economic running of all the engines, boilers, electrical, refrigerating and sanitary equipment, deck machinery and steam connections abroad ship
Directing and controlling work and conduct of engine room crew of vessel
Keeping a log of performance of engines and equipment on voyage
Supervising repairs and overhauling of the engines and accessories
Looking after fuelling of ship
Ensuring proper storage and maintenance of all the engine room stores
Undertaking repair work in case of breakdown

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It requires physical activity
Need to handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Flexible working hours and days
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, B.E in marine engineering

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Familiar with implementation of company safety and environment protection policy
Ability to hold safety meetings, emergency drills and training on board
Familiar with implementation of various safety checklists, plans, procedures related to safety of ship and pollution prevention
Ability to conduct various contingency drills
Knowledge of maintenance of ships and its machinery in accordance with procedures established by the company
Ability to make sure that inspections are held at appropriate intervals and same are documented
Ability to maintain records of inspections and maintenance on board
Knowledge of how to raise and report any defect detected, analysis of such defects and take corrective actions
Well-versed in controlling and monitoring of spares and stores
Knowledge of testing and maintenance of standby and critical system and equipment that are not in continuous use
Ability to successfully carry out internal and external audit
Ability to discuss results of audit within his/her department

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Good communication skills
Result-oriented

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Colleges providing marine engineering degree across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ^{3, 4}

Movement to other occupations/industries

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Chief Engineer, Ship

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Second Engineer

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Third Engineer

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For candidates with experience - Rs 5,00,000 to Rs 6,00,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Generally, a person needs to be a Second Engineer and give the required exam to qualify as a Chief Engineer

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Indian Navy
Shipping companies
Cruise liners

KEYWORDS

Chief Engineer
Chief Engine Officer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3151.0100	Chief Engineer, Ship
ISCO 2008	3151	Ship’s Engineers
NIC 2008	33150	Repair of transport equipment, except motor vehicles
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	http://marinersbook.blogspot.in/2013/08/ism-duty-of-chief-engineer.html
2	http://www.transworld.com/oesm/index.html http://www.velsuniv.ac.in/marine-science-engineering.asp
3	http://www.rediff.com/getahead/slide-show/slide-show-1-career-in-merchant-navy/20121105.htm#4 http://maritime-union.com/jobs/engine-officers http://indiatoday.hubpages.com/hub/Marine-Engineering-Salary-and-Salary-Ranges
4	http://indiatoday.hubpages.com/hub/Marine-Engineering-Salary-and-Salary-Ranges
5	http://www.indianmirror.com/indian-industries/shipping.html

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