Chief Engineer

Looking for a temporary job as Chief Engineer in United States? Atlas Professionals in Houston, United States is always looking for new Drilling & Well Services professionals. At the moment we have a vacancy for the position of Chief Engineer.

Job description

• Assists the Master in operating the vessel as per regulations and company expectations to ensure safety of life at sea, security and the protection of the marine environment.
• Complies with the company’s Code of Conduct and supporting policies, standards and applicable process documentation.  
• Complies with and effectively contribute to the continuous improvement of  Management System (MS), Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) related policies and procedures, and relevant authority regulatory requirements. 
• Performs all work according to agreed expectations of both internal and external customers, focus on doing things right first time, every time, and contribute actively to continual improvement activities.  
• Participates as a member of the Rig Management Team.  
• Ensures all activities are carried out according to state, class, flag and client requirements including the reporting of accidents and dangerous occurrences.  
• Acts as a safety leader ensuring the ongoing identification of hazards and the implementation of controls to manage the associated risks with a special focus on Permit to Work and Isolation procedures.  
• Participates in the planning of goals and objectives for the annual HSE plan with crews. 
• Maintains maintenance records and equipment certification documents.  
• Participates in internal audits to ensure compliance with company preventative and corrective maintenance expectations.  
• Ensures all maintenance personnel have the necessary competencies, training and skills to perform their tasks; provide assistance and training to rig personnel in the operation and maintenance of equipment, and regularly appraise and provide feedback to direct reports.  
• Ensures that operations are planned, organized, supervised and executed in accordance with well programs, rig move plans, requirements and contractual obligations.  
• Participates in the operational daily meeting. Review the last 24 hours, preview the next 24/72 hours and plan for future operations with regards to equipment, personnel and logistics requirements.  
• Maintains a high standard of housekeeping onboard with a particular focus on escape routes.  
• Prepares maintenance department budgets and submit to appropriate managers as requested. 
• Clearly and accurately communicate work status at end of shift and end of hitch handovers.

Job requirements

• Must be a US Citizen or Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Rigpass or Safegulf
• HUET
• SEMS II Awareness
• Slinging and Rigging
• SSOW
• Elementary First Aid
• Marine High Voltage Safety 
• TWIC
• MMC with Chief Engineer Endorsement
• USCG Medical
• Marshall Island - Proficiency in Survival Craft
• Marshall Island - Chief Engineer

More info

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