Second Engineer

Reports to: Chief Engineer

Vacancy Ref: 1006-SG

Contract: Permanent

Rate of pay: £65,955 or £67,455 *depending on certification

Location: Western Isles Fleet

Shift Pattern: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off

Date advertised: 28 February 2024

Closing date: 13 March 2024

Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey) Limited

Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey) Limited employs and supplies all sea going staff to CalMac Ferries Limited. There are currently 33 ferries serving 52 ports on 29 routes providing 145,000 sailings per year.

CalMac Ferries 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.

Role Overview

Responsible to the Chief Engineer for engine room watch-keeping duties, planned maintenance and
breakdown repair work.

Functional Responsibilities/Key Tasks

• Observing the Chief Engineer's standing orders at all times.
• 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 junior engineer officers and 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.
• Ensuring that any work carried out is done in a safe, efficient manner, within the Engineering
• Department's field of work.
• Any other duties required by the Chief Engineer.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Essential Criteria

• STCW III/2 Second Engineer Certificate of Competency.
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• Exceptional professional mariner and technical skill sets, instinctive situational awareness, excellent
• leadership and managerial and administrative potential, well developed communication skills and an ability to
• think in a creative and innovative manner.
• An ability to establish a close working relationship with internal (Marine, Technical, Area Operations and Port
• Managers) and external stakeholders in respect to operational and marine matters.
• Exceptional professional mariner and technical skill sets, instinctive situational awareness,
• excellent leadership and managerial and administrative potential, well developed communication skills and an ability to think in a creative and innovative manner.
• An ability to establish a close working relationship with internal (Marine, Technical, Area Operations and Port Managers) and external stakeholders in respect to operational and marine matters.

Desirable Criteria

• Higher Certificate of Competency.
• Experience acting up in the Higher Grade would be advantageous.
• STCW V/3 Basic and Advanced Training Certificate for Ships Subject to the IGF Code (for service on MGO/LNG dual fuel vessels).
• Certificate of Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats.
• 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.
CalMac Ferries Limited is an equal opportunity 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

If you apply for this role and your application is unsuccessful, we will, as part of the Equality Act 2010, retain your application for 1 year after the role is filled and then destroy this.