Chief Engineer - Sea Lion

WHO WE ARELindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery”.
ABOUT THE ROLEThe Chief Engineer is responsible for maintenance, operation, and repair of all vessel systems onboard the ship, including hotel equipment.  The Chief Engineer works in conjunction with and supervises the Assistant Engineer. 

The Chief Engineer works 12 hours per day: approximately 6 weeks on, 6 weeks off rotational schedule.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Repair and Maintenance

• Maintains the ship in a state of readiness at all times.
• Operates and maintains the ship’s propulsion system.
• Operates and maintains the electrical generation and distribution system, including emergency power.
• Operates and maintains potable water and auto chlorination system.
• Operates and maintains black water/gray water/waste tanks, treatment, and testing program.
• Operates and maintains HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Performs repairs of galley equipment.
• Monitors and ensures completion of all deficiencies noted in Cabin Maintenance Notebook.
• Oversees all bunkering and waste discharge operations, and ensures safety and environmental compliance.
• Maintains a log of all fuel, water, waste water, oil, and other fluid levels, and regularly reports total quantities to the Captain. Submits Voyage Logs to the company office at the end of each cruise or transit.
• Oversees and maintains all systems, including engineering, deck, and hotel by following preventative maintenance program on daily, weekly and monthly basis with the support of the Engine Mechanic and Assistant Engineer.
• Maintains the onboard IT, audio visual, and Public Address systems with the assistance of the company IT department and the Electrical Superintendent.
• Participates in shipyard activities, working closely with the US Coast Guard and ABS inspectors to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assists with mooring the vessel, loading stores, and other port operations as requested.

Supervisory:
• Directly supervises the Engine Mechanic.   
• Assigns tasks to the Engine Mechanic and Assistant Engineer.  
• Monitors and counsels work performance of the Engine Mechanic and Assistant Engineerthroughout the year and conducts annual written performance evaluations.   
• Trains all new and relief Chief Engineers, Engine Mechanics, and Assistant Engineers. 


Administrative:
• Keeps vessel maintenance records, inventories and voyage status reports. Makes proposals for maintenance and repair projects.
• Maintains up to date logs for all equipment, and uses NSE to track planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Creates material requisitions in NSE, and uses NSE to log their arrival to the vessel.
• Communicates with the Ship Superintendent on a weekly basis.
• Operates onboard computer using standard and customized software applications.
• Prepares thorough turnover notes for the relieving Chief Engineer, and completes a turnover discussion before disembarking.
• Oversees compliance with the annual operating budget, inventory, and requisitions regarding equipment maintenance under the guidance of the Ship Superintendent.

Safety and Security:
• Follows company safety and pollution prevention policies and procedures and will request supervisory assistance/guidance when necessary.
• Conducts periodic inspections to ensure that crew observe regulations pertaining to safe vessel operation.
• Prepares the vessel for all U.S. Coast Guard dry docks and other inspections in conjunction with the Ship Superintendent.
• Participates in shore side training as required by the company.
• Maintains familiarity with the ISM Code and requirements.
• Maintains familiarity with all duties under the company Safety Management System, including Emergency Response activities.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• Maritime Engineering School Graduate in good standing and/or a Designated Duty License, or equivalent, preferred.
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