Vessel Engineer

Cromarty, Ross-shire
Serco Plc
VesselEngineer
Kyle of Lochalsh: IV40 8AJ
Permanent/Full time (6 weeks on/ 3 weeks offrota)

Competitive salary plusbenefits

Serco Maritime Services deliver maritimesupport packages tailored to our customers’ needs all deliveredwithin a national accreditation framework. As owners and operatorsof specialist vessels, from harbour workboats to oceangoing supportvessels, we provide world class integrated maritime services bothin the UK and abroad. Our vessels provide a range of support, whichinclude for example: dive support, military training, submarinerescue exercises, target/test equipment deployment/recovery andpassengertransfers

The post offers an exciting opportunity forthe right applicant to be part of a professional multi-skilled teamoperating on the Raasay Ranges out of BUTEC, Kyle of Lochalsh forcustomers who expect and deserve the best service. As the VesselEngineer, you will have the overall responsibility for theoperational state and maintenance of all machinery and electricalequipment on board thevessel.

Mainaccountabilities:

• Ensure safe and efficient operation andmaintenance of all propulsion, auxiliary and deck machinery,electrical appliances, domestic installations, fittings andstructures within and out with the machinery spaces and such itemsas may be detailed by the Company from time totime.
• Consult at least daily with the Master inorder to achieve the maximum economy consistent with the minimumefficiency required of the machinery under their charge. They mustkeep the Master promptly and fully informed of any occurrences inthe engine room which might affect navigation or the essentialservices under hiscontrol.
• Assist the Master to ensure compliance withall relevant Oil and Environmental Pollution Prevention Legislationand to ensure that all responsible Officers are familiar withEmergency Procedures, Contingency Plans and capable of operatingall Safety and Pollution Prevention equipment andappliance.
• Become familiar with details of vessel’sconstruction, machinery and operatingcharacteristics.
• Be responsible for the overall controlconfiguration of the vessel and all systems /equipment.
• Keep a careful account of all labour comingunder their jurisdiction so that contractors’ bills can be checkedand to ensure suitable quality ofworkmanship.
• Submit accurate figures to the Master eachday, showing the quantities of bunkers, lubricating oils and waterconsumed and remainingonboard.
• Ensure that all Planned Maintenance and bothnormal and emergency repair work is carried out. Ensure that allwork is planned for minimum disruption to the vessel’s overallprogramme and maximum reliability and availability of theplant.
• Carry out all Company Rules and Proceduresrelating to their department, making sure that Company requirementsare met particularly safety, or any relevantmatters.
• Be on stand by whilst entering or leavingport, in confined waters and as specifically requested by theMaster or dictated by any trials programme. Short breaks may betaken from this routine, but the Vessel Engineer will ensure thatthey are easily contactable in order to take charge of the EngineRoom.
• Make sure that navigationalrequests/telegraphic or other orders from bridge in so far as theyaffect the vessel’s propulsion plant are carried outpromptly.
• Make regular inspections of machinery andmachinery spaces so that at all times they are aware of conditionand operational capability of all items ofmachinery.
• Personally supervise the bunkering of thevessel taking care that the quantity and quality is asordered.
• Arrange all transfers of fuel/lubeoil/ballast/fresh water, checking their plans with the Master priortoactioning.
• Schedule in port Watchkeeper to be on boardat all times when machinery is beingoperated.
• Prepare all spare gear orders, spare gearinventory lists and ensure spares are sorted properly, allprocedures as per Company instructions. Is responsible overall forEngine Room stores and spares, preparing orders for Engine Roomstores, inventories and ensuring storage iscorrect.
• Keep all engine room records as required bythe Company.
• Endeavour to maximise efficiency ofmachinery andequipment.
• Ensure that repair work being undertaken bycontractors is carried outsatisfactorily.
• Return to Base Office any Company Reportsand Forms agreed by the Company in timelymanner.
• Deal with the administration and upkeep ofClassification Society Survey requirements of both hull andmachinery.
• Fully conversant with company SafetyManagement System-specifically:
  • Permit to Work/Tag OutSystems
  • Shipboard ManagementTeam
  • Shipboard SafetyCommittee
• The security of all watertight compartmentsin the engine and machineryspaces.
• To give/receive an appropriate and detailedhandover when joining/leaving a Companyvessel.
• To carry-out any other duties as mayreasonably be requested by the Master or thecompany.

Essential requirements for therole:

• Certificate of Competence as SMEO as aminimum
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques (5 YearRefresherCourse)
• STCW Personal Safety and SocialResponsibilities (5 Year RefresherCourse)
• STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (5Year RefresherCourse)
• STCW Certificate of Proficiency in SurvivalCraft (5 Year RefresherCourse)
• STCW Elementary FirstAid
• UnrestrictedENG1
• Passport
• Methodical inapproach

What weoffer:

Salary: Competitivesalaries with annual reviews
Pension:Up to 6% contributory pensionscheme
Training and development: Weoffer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100internal courses available, funding for qualifications andapprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internalprogression
Wellbeing: 24/7 EmployeeAssistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app,Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcarecosts, 30% off at Serco-managed leisurecentres
Discounts: Save across around1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainmentand travel
ShareSave scheme: Helps yousave regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount atthe end of your savings period
Employee networks:Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together tofind support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be partof a community
Charity: Support acharity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. Youcan also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free,through our Payroll GivingScheme.

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At Serco, we see peoplefirst and foremost for their performance and potential. We arecommitted to building a diverse and inclusive organisation thatsupports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonableadjustments at interview through to employment for our candidatesand strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working.As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the GoldInclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet theminimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity todemonstrate their abilities at aninterview.