Second Engineer – Marine Vessel

About the role

The Second Engineer is the deputy to the Chief Engineer, responsible for day‑to‑day engine room operations and ensuring all machinery remains safe, reliable and compliant. Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, the role leads planned maintenance, oversees the engine crew and supports dynamic positioning and offshore activities.

Key responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain main engines, generators, propulsion and thrusters, boilers, compressors, purifiers, pumps and deck machinery.
• Lead execution of the Planned Maintenance System (PMS), recording work, running hours and spare‑part usage.
• Diagnose faults, carry out repairs and overhauls, and promptly report defects.
• Maintain DP‑related machinery to class and DP FMEA requirements; support DP trials and annual checks.
• Manage fuel, lube oil and bunkering operations, including sampling and transfer procedures.
• Stand engine‑room watches or UMS duty as scheduled.
• Plan and allocate daily engine‑room work, supervise and mentor junior engineers and ratings.
• Conduct onboard familiarisation and on‑the‑job training for new crew members.
• Contribute to crew appraisals and flag performance or competency gaps.
• Follow QHSSE policies, report hazards and support a zero‑incident safety culture.

Required profile

• STCW III/2 Second Engineer, unlimited.
• Personal Survival, Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, PSSR, Security Awareness.
• DP Maintenance certificate.
• BOSIET / FOET (OPITO approved) and H2S (OPITO approved).
• Marine Engineering diploma or degree.
• Valid medical certificate.

Required skills

• Main engine and generator operation.
• Propulsion and thruster systems.
• Boilers, compressors, purifiers and pump systems.
• Deck machinery handling.
• Planned Maintenance System (PMS) execution.
• Dynamic Positioning (DP) system maintenance.
• Fuel, lube oil and bunkering management.