Second Engineer

SVITZER is the largest global company within towage and related services. We employ over 4000 employees and have a fleet of over 500 tugs.

We offer a competitive work/life balance as well as the opportunity to manage all aspects of vessel operation and ownership.

We pride ourselves on providing best in industry tools to accomplish our goals safely and to a high standard.

Second engineer is responsible for the below with the guidance / instructions from the Chief Engineer
1. Maintain engine room watch keeping
2. Immediate reporting of equipment defects and deficiencies to chief engineer
3. Engine room safety
4. Maintenance of all machinery on board (ref. Sertica)
5. Pollution prevention from machinery spaces
6. Proper instruction of new engine personnel and ratings regarding their tasks
7. Engines cooling water chemical test and treatment
8. Maintenance of fire fighting and environment protection equipment
9. Daily inspection of equipment and material
10. The prescribed tests of emergency stops and quick releases
11. Housekeeping in the machinery spaces
12. The correct keeping of Engine Logbook and Records
13. Promoting safety awareness and initiatives to enhance safety on board
14. Test of emergency functions at regular intervals not exceeding three months
15. Safe bunkering of the ship including disposal of oily water and used oil products
16. Pro-active participation in HMS

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job we value diversity in all its forms including but not limited to gender age nationality race sexual orientation disability or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Dont meet every single requirementStudies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likelyto apply for jobs if they dont meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles and we are excited about hearing from you!

How to Apply

To apply for this role please click on the Apply Now button and create a Candidate Home to manage your applications.