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2nd Engineer on Oil/chemical tanker

Contract/ARMATOR/Oil/chemical tanker

Salary
** $11,000 - 12,000 / month
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Engine
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Posted
Sep 3, 2026
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Role overview

What this job needs

** 2nd Engineer needed for oil/chemical tanker, 4‑month contract, $11,000‑12,000 per month

$Salary** $11,000 - 12,000 / month
VVessel / work typeContract
PLocationOil/chemical tanker
CCore requirement**

Employer notes

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The 2nd Engineer will support the Chief Engineer in operating and maintaining the main and auxiliary machinery of an oil/chemical tanker. Responsibilities include monitoring plant performance, assisting with fuel and cargo handling systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Day‑to‑day duties involve conducting routine inspections, troubleshooting equipment failures, and supervising junior engine crew during watch rotations. The role requires preparing daily reports, maintaining spare parts inventory, and coordinating planned maintenance with the ship’s technical manager. You will also be expected to participate in emergency drills and respond to any mechanical incidents at sea.

Do

Day-to-day focus

Key responsibilities

01

Operate safely

** The 2nd Engineer will support the Chief Engineer in operating and maintaining the main and auxiliary machinery of an oil/chemical tanker.

02

Meet standards

Responsibilities include monitoring plant performance, assisting with fuel and cargo handling systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

03

Support the team

Day‑to‑day duties involve conducting routine inspections, troubleshooting equipment failures, and supervising junior engine crew during watch rotations.

Requirements

  • OK**
  • OK- STCW 2010 certification with advanced fire‑fighting endorsement
  • OK- Engine Officer Certificate of Competency (2nd Engineer) valid for oil/chemical tankers
  • OK- Minimum 2 years sea service as 2nd Engineer on oil or chemical tankers
  • OK- Working knowledge of IMO MARPOL, ISGOTT and tank cleaning procedures
  • OK- Good medical fitness and ability to work a 4‑hour watch system
  • OK**
** 2nd EngineerOil/chemical tankerContract

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