Job Description

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

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Department: Engine

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Description

Key Responsibilities

· 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 the 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

PERSONAL BEHAVIOURS & QUALITIES

The job requires:

• 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