Ref 934-SG Watchkeeping Engineer
Watchkeeping Engineer
Reports to: Chief Engineer
Vacancy Ref: 934-SG
Contract: Permanent
Rate of pay: £53,415 or £54,915 *depending on certification
Location: Western Isles Fleet
Shift Pattern: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Date advertised: 17 April 2023
Closing date: 01 May 2023
Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey) Limited
Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey) Limited employs and supplies all sea going staff to Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey) Limited. There are currently 33 ferries serving 52 ports on 29 routes providing 145,000 sailings per year.
Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey) Limited is the UK's largest ferry operator in terms of ships and destinations served and one of the largest transport operators in Scotland. It is a multi-award-winning ferry and port operation and ship management specialist providing essential lifeline services and logistical support to island and remote communities.
For more information, please visit our website at www.calmac.co.uk/corporate/about-us.
Benefits of a career with Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey) Limited
• A rewarding career
• A competitive salary
• Excellent training, development, and career progression
• 42 annual leave (pro-rata)
• Staff travel pass for yourself, spouse/partner, and dependents
• An industry leading pension
Role Overview
You will be responsible to the Chief Engineer for ensuring that any work carried out is done in a safe and efficient manner whilst following and implementing instructions regarding operational duties, planned maintenance and breakdown / repair tasks.
Functional Responsibilities/Key Tasks
• Observing the Chief Engineer's standing orders at all times.
• Familiarising themself with the machinery and equipment, also emergency procedures and operation of the same
• Following the Chief Engineer's instructions regarding watchkeeping duties, planned maintenance tasks to be carried out and breakdown repair work to be done.
• Recording any information on the duties, planned maintenance tasks or breakdown repairs, which he has performed, and bringing this information to the Chief Engineer's attention.
• Recording any spare parts used and notifying the Chief Engineer of spare parts used, stocks remaining, and any other relevant information required for recording or re-ordering spare parts.
• Instructing Engine Room Ratings on work to be carried out, and detailing personnel to do such work.
• Assisting and /or supervising the fuelling of the vessel, transferring of lubricating oils on board or oil sludge transfer to tanks ashore for disposal.
• Assisting the Chief Engineer in all aspects of his duties on board vessel.
• Working under the Chief Engineer's supervision while carrying out these duties.
• Maintaining an efficient watch in the engine room, reporting to the Chief Engineer any operational problems which arise and solving the problems if within his capabilities.
• Ensuring that any work carried out is done in a safe, efficient manner, within the Engineering Department's field of work.
• Capable of supervising Engine Room Ratings when necessary.
• Any other duties required by the Chief Engineer.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Essential Criteria
• Qualified to III/1 OOW unlimited certificate of competency level
• Have a valid ENG1 Medical Certificate (no limitations)
• STCW2010 certification including
o Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR)
o Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FP&FF)
o Elementary First Aid (EFA)
o Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
o Fast Rescue Boats (FRB)
o Crowd and Crisis Management
o Medical First Aid
o Advanced Fire Fighting
o Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
o ISPS Designated Security Duties
o Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety & Hull Integrity
• Have experience working with minimal supervision
• Be able to use own initiative to identify and resolve problems
Desirable Criteria
• Higher Certificate of Competency
• Be safety focused and familiar with CoSWP, permit to work and risk assessment processes within the company
• Be able to demonstrate a strong awareness of the business environment, a robust customer interface and a proactive and positive approach to customer care.
Our People: Values & Behaviours
To navigate the waters, ensuring life thrives wherever we are
PEOPLE FIRST
We lead by example and inspire others to give their best.
We work constructively with colleagues in a 'one team' spirit.
LOCALITY
We put the customer at the heart of everything we do.
We are accountable for our actions and performance.
BRAVERY
We demonstrate good judgement and decision making.
We act with integrity in all that we do.
The recruitment Information pack is designed to provide you with as much information as possible, relevant to the role and the recruitment process.
Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey) Limited is an equal opportunities employer; as such our selection processes are designed to promote equality of opportunity for all.
If you have any further queries, please contact HR Services by email at vacancies@davidmacbraynehr.co.uk
The Selection Process
Application
It is important that you demonstrate on your CV how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined within the Job Description.
Shortlisting
We will evaluate your suitability for the role by assessing your qualifications, skills and experience.
Interview
To ensure you are in the best position to perform to your highest standards during our selection process, make sure you review the competencies outlined in the Job Description and have prepared examples of times you have successfully demonstrated these behaviours in the past.
Data
Your personal data will be processed in accordance with UK data protection laws and will be deleted in accordance with our Retention Policy and Schedule. If you have any queries regarding how we process your personal data, please contact our DPO using the following email address: info@rgdp.co.uk.