The Third Engineer has the following specific responsibilities:
• Perform engine room watch-keeping duties when required
• Perform work routines in his/her area of responsibility and as directed by the
Chief Engineer and/or Second Engineer
• Maintain generator engines and fuel injection equipment as required by the
PMS and as directed by the Chief Engineer and Second Engineer
• Ensure that the generator engines are well maintained for optimum
performance and fuel consumption. Report any breakdown, failure or
deviation to the Chief Engineer and Second Engineer
• Check stock of Generator and fuel injector spare parts to ensure minimum
requirements is kept at all times
• Maintain order and cleanliness in the generator engine room(s) and in other
work areas
• Perform routine and maintenance activities, including breakdown
maintenance, as directed by the Chief Engineer and/or Second Engineer
• Ensure chemicals are used safely and as per Material Safety Data Sheet
instruction
• Instruct and supervise in the use of safety, environmental protection,
firefighting and lifesaving equipment
• Understand the importance of briefing and debriefing to ensure efficient
teamwork.
Supervision of personnel in his/her charge including:
o Orientation.
o Health and safety.
o Environmental protection.
o Use of manuals and procedures.
o Proper use of tools and equipment.
o Standard maintenance and operating practices.
• Ensure work and rest hour planning is done regularly and requirements are
complied with. Bring any challenges in rest hour compliance to the attention
of the Second Engineer and/or Chief Engineer