Second Engineer (2E) at Caracal Oil & Gas Support Group

General

• The 2E reports to the CE on a daily basis. 
• He assumes charge of Engine Room and machinery in the absence of the CE.
• He assumes watch as directed by CE.
• The 2E supports the CE in supervising the daily works of the engine department personnel.
• The 2E may be appointed as the ship’s ECO (Environmental Compliance Officer) by the Master.

2E’S General Duties
The2E:

• Liaisons with the CO.
• Supervises work and maintain engine logbooks.
• Attends stand-by duties at arrival/departure ports
• Carries out Duty Engineer responsibility as directed
• Ensures Engine Department complies with safety requirements
• Ensures compliance with environmental protection requirements
• Maintains inventory of spare parts & consumables on hand/on order
• Prepares/scrutinizes machinery spare part/stores requisition s
• Prepares/scrutinizes electrical spare part/stores requisitions
• Receives and signs for spare parts and stores
• Ensures above are delivered as ordered
• Ensures delivered spare parts & consumables are inventoried & stowed
• Notifies the Company of any quantity/quality deficiency of above
• Performs any other duties as directed by CE
• May be appointed as ECO deputy by the Master – Master and CE to be immediately informed of any conflicts in duties, schedules, etc.

2E’S Maintenance Duties
The 2E:

• Directs maintenance and repairs of:
  • Main Engine
  • Cargo Machinery, Hatch Hydraulic Machinery & Steering Gear
  • Windlass and mooring equipment
• Maintains machinery records and maintenance plans for above
• Organizes maintenance as per the CE’s orders
• Assigns duties to other engineer officers for daily maintenance
• Assigns duties to other engineer officers overhaul and repair work
• Ensures record keeping of preventative maintenance
• Ensures that the Engine Department maintains a clean Engine Room that is free of oily residues on tank tops, floor plates etc

2E’S Crew Duties
The 2E:

• Assigns crew under him full employment within normal working hours
• Distributes overtime assignments
• Prepares evaluations for ratings working under him (Checklist_077)
• Advises the CE about functioning of the Engine Department
• Is the designated ‘On-Board Training Officer’ for training JE/EC-AE
• Assigns tasks to above per the training record book guidelines
• Monitors the progress of above
• Responsible for reports for the trainees regarding training
• Develops crew under him through personal contact, guidance and example

Qualification
The 2E’s qualifications are:

• Engineering / Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g. Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering)
• Minimum of 8 experience
• Possession of all valid certificates under STCW and the Flag of the ship for the type of the ship and her trading.
• Be internally promoted from within the Company or having a personal recommendation from his previous employer, who must be considered by the Company as a first class operator. This recommendation and its verification by MD/OM/TM will be kept in the 2E’s file. The CSO shall verify appropriately.
• A new to Company 2E must be carefully supervised by a Company CE or SupE for 0.5 to 1 month prior to the completion of his probation. It is expected that the overlap with the prior 2E will be approximately 1 week.
• Age: 35-45