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The Second Engineer is the person on board the vessel who performs the day-to-day engineering duties on board as required by the Chief Engineer. The Second Engineer also assists on deck as required by the Master. The Second Engineer is under the command of the Master and reports to the Chief Engineer.

The main duties of the Engineer are to:-

Assist the Chief Engineer on his / her vessel with respect to the safe, efficient and cost effective operation of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery operation and maintenance of machinery;
Ensure, under the direction of the Chief Engineer, that the vessel’s equipment, machinery and electrical systems are maintained in good working order;
Ensure that the vessel’s machine spaces are regularly inspected during operation and are kept in a clean and safe condition at all times;
Ensure that systems and equipment identified as “critical”, within the requirements of the ISM Code, are correctly maintained and operated on board;
Complete onboard planned maintenance in accordance with system requirements including the recording and progression of maintenance, repairs and defects as required by the Chief Engineer;

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

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Additional Information

In addition to the salary shown, allowances of approximately £20,477.68 per annum (pro rata) are payable.
Temporary Full Time posts for 56.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
One Temporary post until 31 March 2025, One Temporary post until 31 January 2025
A relocation package does not apply to this post
We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at The Port Administration Building, Sella Ness

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Dave Hopwood, Team Leader - 01595 744205 - david.hopwood@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

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