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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 25, 2026
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Role overview

What this job needs

** Experienced 2nd Engineer needed for a 4‑month oil/chemical tanker contract, $11k‑12k 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 planned maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Day‑to‑day duties involve supervising engine room watch teams, conducting routine inspections, and troubleshooting mechanical failures. The role requires preparing daily reports, managing spare parts inventory, and coordinating repairs with shore‑based support. You will also assist in watch rotations and stand ready for emergency response.

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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 planned maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

03

Support the team

Day‑to‑day duties involve supervising engine room watch teams, conducting routine inspections, and troubleshooting mechanical failures.

Requirements

  • OK**
  • OK- STCW 2nd Engineer Certificate of Competency (CoC) on oil/chemical tankers
  • OK- Minimum 2 years recent experience as 2nd Engineer on tankers
  • OK- Valid Medical Certificate and Seafarer’s Identity Document (SID)
  • OK- Proficiency with diesel engine monitoring systems and automation controls
  • OK- Good command of English, both written and spoken
  • OK**
** 2nd EngineerOil/chemical tankerContract

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