2nd Engineer

Role Overview

• Assist the Chief Engineer in operating, maintaining, and monitoring the mechanical systems, propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, and electrical systems aboard the tug.
• Conduct routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections of vessel components including engines, gearboxes, generators, hydraulics, pumps, and electrical systems to ensure safe and optimal operation.
• Perform regular inspections and testing of the engine room, ensuring the proper functioning of all systems and identifying repairs or upgrades as needed.
• Monitor fuel and oil levels, water conditions, temperatures, and operating pressures, and make adjustments to maintain performance and comply with safety standards.
• Maintain accurate service and technical logs including maintenance records and defect reports as per vessel guidelines and company policies.
• Act as part of the operational team for the tug’s underway periods, assisting in all shipboard operations where required.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems in a timely manner to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Support docking and undocking operations by assisting with engine and auxiliary machinery readiness.
• Ensure compliance with international, flag-state, and company standards for marine safety, security, and pollution prevention during all tug operations.
• Regularly inspect emergency equipment, including steering systems, firefighting systems, and power backups on the vessel, ensuring full operational readiness for emergencies.
• Work with the Chief Engineer and other crew members to ensure the tug's ability to meet its operational commitments, including towage and ancillary services.
• Assist in training and mentoring other crew members to promote safety standards, operational best practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Promptly report any incidents, safety hazards, or repair/maintenance needs to the Chief Engineer.
• Maintain a safe and clean engine room environment and ensure adherence to safety standards and best working practices at all times.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in marine engineering, including work on tugs or similar vessels
• Chief Engineer credential of at least 500 gross tonnage as per STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers)
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or vocational training in marine engineering is highly desirable
• Ability to understand and operate marine engines, propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, and electrical systems
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical diagrams, schematics, and operating manuals
• Knowledge of international and flag-state regulatory requirements governing marine engineering, safety, and pollution prevention
• Strong technical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude skills
• Experience with maintaining detailed engine room logs, maintenance records, and defect reports
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in confined, noisy spaces and under various challenging conditions
• Must hold valid certificates in Basic Safety Training, Advanced Firefighting, and other industry-required certifications
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical screening and maintain medical certifications for seafarers throughout deployment.

Benefits

• Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Quality: Quality is the foundation of our business and the keystone of our goal of customer satisfaction.
• Procedure Compliance: All employees must read, understand, and adhere to the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.