Machinery Supervisor

Purpose

• Exhibits good leadership, supervisory and safety behaviors and specifically ensures that all aspects of the Machinery operation and maintenance are carried out safely, through careful delegation and control of responsibilities.
• Specifically responsible for the operation and maintenance of machinery equipment and systems and the competence of those under immediate supervision

Responsibilities

• 1) Engine Room Equipment and Systems and Utilities Operation and Maintenance
• 1 Prepare Utilities Plant and Systems for start-up, including vessel machinery systems sourced from ER.
• 2 Start and Monitor Utilities Plant and Systems, including vessel machinery systems sourced from ER.
• 3 Prepare and Shutdown Utilities Plant and Systems, including vessel machinery systems sourced from ER.
• 4 Isolate and reinstate Utilities Plant and for Maintenance, including vessel machinery systems sourced from ER.
• 5 Adjust instruments to meet the operating specification.
• 6 Adjust with minimum disruption to any ongoing activities and minimum waste of resources.
• 7 Monitor and record what has been carried out in work history / log.
• 2) Manage and Supervise Effectively
• 1 Establish effective relationships with colleagues and subordinates.
• 2 Establish scope of work clearly (briefings, toolbox talks, presentations).
• 3 Plan and control use of resources effectively. (Personnel, time, materials, transport, IT).
• 4 Use of communication skills shows leadership (oral, teambuilding, recording, noting, handover, analyzing.
• 5 Promote training and competency assurance throughout the department in line with Company goals for the Unit.
• 6 Encourage and support all department personnel to achieve training and competency targets and plan for appropriate time allocation for this area of work.
• 7 Objective and consistent in assessment of subordinates using competence assessment system.
• 8 Make recommendations and improvements in working practices for greater safety, efficiency and profitability.
• 9 Ensure all Maintenance (Routine and breakdown) is completed and recorded accurately and clearly.
• 10 Ensure all that plant and machinery comply with Class and Inspections.
• 3) Contribute to Control of Critical Situations and Response to Emergencies
• 1 Developing critical situations (operational, weather, equipment failure, leaks, fires personnel etc.) are identified and logged for later analysis.
• 2 Positive action is taken to limit escalation and to maintain control using applied policies or procedures or initiative.
• 3 External agencies as appropriate are alerted in good time.
• 4) Monitor and Maintain Pollution Control Measures
• 1 Sample and check that controlled discharges from area of responsibility to the environment are within prescribed limits.
• 2 Identify and halt unplanned discharges where possible and report immediately according to policy, procedure and regulation.
• 3 Equipment, waste or other materials for disposal are dealt with according to the correct procedure.
• 4 Resources such as PPE materials tools and spares are not wasted or used inefficiently.
• 5) Emergency Response
• 1 Carry Out Emergency Response role (See Station Bill).
• 2 Demonstrate competence in Emergency Response drills and exercises.

Education

• STCW III/2 Second Engineer Officer on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more (Steam and Motor endorsement preferred), (DCE for Petroleum/Gas as appropriate).

Experience

• STCW III/2 Second Engineer Officer on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more (Steam and Motor endorsement preferred), (DCE for Petroleum/Gas as appropriate).
• Experience as Chief Engineer on VLCC preferred and at least 2 years as 1st Engineer.
• Experience and knowledge of hydrocarbon processing and Machinery systems is desirable.
• Computer literate in Management System ‘Office’ software packages and experienced in maintenance management systems.
• Experience in PTW Systems.
• Proficiency in English at a minimum of B1 level according to the CEFR international standard.
• Medically fit according to the Company GEMS ‘Health Requirements to Work Offshore’ Instruction.

Functional Competencies