4th Engineer Job/ Responsibilities


4th Engineer Officer / 3rd Assistant Engineer
Organization Links & Reporting Lines
Reports to: Chief Engineer and First Engineer.
Directs: Engine Room crew members as assigned by the Chief Engineer or First Engineer.
Works with: Other Officers and Ratings, as appropriate
Position duties and Responsibilities
To familiarize himself with the policies and procedures of the Company’s SMS.
To maintain a safe Engine Room watch and/or participate in the UMS duty system.
To participate in the maintenance and repair of all vessel’s machinery and associated equipment in an efficient
manner, as directed by the Chief Engineer or First Engineer.
To be present in the Engine Room during critical operations, whenever required by the Chief Engineer.
To ensure, with regard to the Engineering Department, that the vessel is seaworthy at all times.
To have knowledge of electrical systems and to assist the Electrician as required by the First or Chief
Engineer.
To fully assist and support the Safety Management Committee.
To study and understand safety and environment protection regulations and procedures.
To take an active part in the promotion of safety and environment protection amongst all personnel.
To instruct his subordinates on Company SMS procedures, ensuring their awareness and full adherence.
To ensure, by instructing and constant monitoring, his assigned subordinates' adherence to safe working practices, and to ensure that all tasks are performed in a safe and efficient manner.
To diagnose machinery faults during his working periods, taking remedial actions whenever possible and keeping the First and Chief Engineers informed of such occurrences, as appropriate.
To control and supervise Engine Room crew members assigned to specific duties under his control, as directed by the First or Chief Engineer.

To assist in the execution of the Planned Maintenance System, including its documentation.
To ensure that all engineering maintenance is carried out safely according to Company and statutory Rules
and Regulations.
To assist the Chief Engineer in bunkering operations, ensuring that all SMS procedures and regulations are
adhered to.
To perform chemical analysis, elaborating and maintaining corresponding records.
To assist the First Engineer in all engineering maintenance and test of vessel’s emergency and safety
equipment.
To assist the First Engineer in the control of cleaning and anti-corrosion treatment of machinery spaces.
To assist the Chief Engineer in the monitoring and control of vessel’s equipment spare parts.
To assist the Chief Engineer in the monitoring and control of stores within engineering department.
To assist in the compilation of engineering records and documentation.
To assist the First Engineer in the monitoring and training of subordinates and Engineering Cadets.
To follow and study the Second and First Engineer’s duties.
To ensure the updating and maintenance of Oil Record Book.
Personal Conduct
The Third Engineer must, in his working and social behavior, constitute an example of competency and irreproachable conduct for his subordinates. To transmit such an image, the Third Engineer shall endeavor his best efforts to:
Demonstrate loyalty and trustworthiness to his superiors.
Avoid any signs of weakness that may endanger or diminish his authority.
Avoid showing signs of alarm and anxiety when dealing with difficult situations as this may be contagious and reduce the crew moral. Deal with his subordinates with scrupulous fairness, showing concern for their welfare and avoiding any
attitudes of discrimination in any respect.
Issue clear and reasonable orders which do not endanger in excess the personal safety of any crew member.
Avoid actions or conduct that may be considered as abuse of power.
Set high standards of appearance and encourage the same high standards in others.

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