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second engineer, Coast Guard vessel

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Second Engineer

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Employer details Seabase Newfoundland Limited on Behalf of Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Deutschland) GmbH & Co. KG

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Second Engineer (Offshore) on LNG Tanker for (BSM) Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Deutschland) GmbH & Co. KGRate of Pay: $47.80Benefits: Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage, and Vision care benefitsNumber of Available Positions: 8Business Address:Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Deutschland) GmbH & Co. KGVorsetzen 54 | 20459 | Hamburg | GermanyDuties, Responsibilities and AccountabilitiesMain requirements:2nd Engineer (Reg. III/2)Advanced Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operation A-V/1-2-2Advanced Training for Ships Subject to the IGF Code A-V/3-2Minimum of 3 years total sea time in rank (combined with Chief Engineer)Minimum of 6 years total sea time on board of this tanker type. (combined with Chief Engineer)Strong LNG cargo expertise.Strong STS (Ship to ship operation) track record.Dual fuel (LNG) engines operational experience.Strong knowledge of Diesel-Electric propulsion systems.Strong troubleshooting abilities.Vessel management skills.Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English LanguageMain Responsibilities:Compliance with safe working practicesSupervision of and assignment of tasks and activities to engine department personnelManagement of watchkeeping personnel in the Engine Room and related areasIssue and enforcement of appropriate Permits to WorkOrganising the maintenance of technical installations and equipment- Supervision of work on electrical systems after approval from the Chief Engineer (Special training and qualification is required for work on electrical systems over 1000V)Advising Chief Engineer on:All important matters connected with engine departmentProgress of maintenance and repair workMatters of seaworthiness and/or cargo-worthiness including cargo pumps, hatches and cranesThorough examination of engine/deck machinery and maintenance records upon joiningReporting any defects of the ship's machinery and equipment to the Chief EngineerMaintenance of fixed safety systems and equipmentControlling and recording the inventory and economic use of:- Spare gear- Spares- Engine storesCommunicating with Chief Officer on matters affecting the deck departmentRecording and reporting of boiler and engine cooling water tests to Chief EngineerCleanliness and tidiness of engine and boiler roomsStatus and immediate availability of emergency systems and lifesaving equipmentTesting of stand-by equipment for immediate use as well as maintaining critical sparesControl and monitoring of oil pollution prevention equipment including the OWSEnsure correct entries in the Oil Record Book Part 1Observing standing orders for the management and use of sewage and incineration equipmentObserving procedures for the control of portable pipes, hoses and pumpsControl and monitoring of Hot Work ProceduresSpeaking up if/when unsafe practices or conditions are identifiedEnsuring Behaviour Based Safety practices are followed in the machinery spacesAssist with:Planning and control of maintenance and operationsTraining of engine assistants, Cadets, ratings and traineesThe trainees / cadets must not undertake new tasks without supervisionEngine crew appraisal processPlanned Maintenance System and its documentationEnvironmental complianceEnsure:Crew compliance with safety requirements at all timesShip is ready in all technical aspectsOperation of alarm and safety systems prior to placing engines on:- Standby- Conventional operation- UMS (Unattended Machinery Spaces) operationsActs as:Member of the Ship Safety CommitteeEngine Room WatchkeeperSubstitute for the Chief Engineer when requiredRole model for leadership and exemplary personal conductBehaviour Based Safety ObserverDeputy Ship Security Officer (Engine)Interested candidates legally qualified to work in Canada can send a resume to BSM@seabasenl.com