Chief Engineer for Dry Bulk Carrier (Hiring Office: Shanghai

Chief Engineer for Dry Bulk Carrier (Hiring Office: Shanghai)

Final date to receive applications: 7 August 2026

Department: Engine

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

• Type: Bulk Carrier
• Gross Tonnage: 41804
• Dead Weight: 50011
• Built Year: 2023
• Flag: SGP
• Engine Maker: MAN B&W
• Joining Date: 30 August 2026

• The Engine Department and the safety of the crew, machinery and environment directly within his control
• Implementation of the Company's policies which are contained within the company procedures and other official company instructions on all machinery related operations, safety and environmental protection
• Ensuring that Engine Department Officers and crew receive formal familiarisation training on embarking the vessel via the designated officer onboard
• The onboard discipline, appraisal of all the Engine Department Officers and crew
• Safe operation of the vessel's machinery and technical plant
• Implementation of Lock Out Tag Out system
• Monitoring the performance of the main propulsion and auxiliary machinery
• Accurate monitoring and control of the vessel's fuel and lubricating oil consumption, and the status of fuel and lubricating oil bunker quantities
• Bunkering of fuel and lubricating oils, and other fluids as appropriate. The maintenance of the main propulsion, auxiliary machinery, cargo handling and deck machinery
• Compliance with statutory and classification survey requirements, with regard to machinery and relevant spaces
• Accurate entry of all operational machinery parameters by the watch keepers/duty engineers in the engine room log
• Reporting of any accident and/or damage to the vessel's machinery or technical plant
• Supervision and training of Engineer Cadets
• Acting as Ship Security Officer along with the associated duties contained in the Ship’s Security Plan (note that this role may be undertaken by the Chief Officer)
• Assessment and mitigation of all identified risks onboard in cooperation with other members of the shipboard management team
• Ensuring that shipboard filing and technical drawing are up to date and maintained by the designated officers
• Adhering to vessel budget allocation & purchasing procedures of the Company
• Accurate maintenance of all records pertaining to bunker oil, waste oil and sludge onboard the vessel (Oil Record Book – Machinery, ER Sounding Book)
• Supporting the Master in all aspects of the operation of the vessel and acting as the Company's technical representative when dealing with all third parties
• Implementing & monitoring planned maintenance system (PMS) established onboard vessel
• Ensuring that all critical equipment and machinery is in good working order and any defects are repaired or reported effectively to the Ship Management Office via the Master
• Fully participating in Shipboard VMS Management meetings
• Undertaking any other tasks, duties as required by the Company

• Very good leadership skills; in particular the ability to gain respect, to motivate and to set a positive example
• Very good managerial skills; in particular the ability to contribute positively to an onboard team spirit that takes account of different National cultures
• A positive and supportive approach to training which encourages Engine Department Officers and crew to develop and maintain their technical knowledge and skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused at all times, in particular during emergency and/or difficult situations