Job Description
At Hornbeck Offshore, our people are our propellers to success, and our most important asset. Our culture of integrity, commitment, excellence and teamwork is what differentiates us from the rest. We're committed to being your Company of Choice® JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The First Assistant Engineer is designated by the Company as an engineering officer of each vessel. The First Assistant Engineer is responsible for the management, maintenance, and operation of shipboard engineering systems and equipment and is also responsible for representing, enforcing and preserving Company interests, policies and procedures to the crew, clients, sub-contractors, and duly authorized authorities as directed by the Chief Engineer. The First Assistant Engineer's duties include, but are not limited to, the full implementation of the Company Safety Management System (SMS), Code of Conduct, Company Policies, and Company Mission Statement. The First Assistant Engineer serves as the Officer in Charge of the Engineering Watch (OICEW) as directed by the Master. The First Assistant Engineer ensures the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the vessel's engineering systems and spaces including, but not limited to, main propulsion, power generation and management systems, vessel control systems, automation systems, dry bulk and liquid cargo transfer systems, fuel management systems, bilge and ballast systems; firefighting systems, refrigeration and HVAC systems; potable water, grey water and sewage systems, communication and electronic navigation systems, deck machinery and cranes. The First Assistant Engineer manages all below deck cargoes and engineering stores; tracks and reports on the consumption of fuel, water, lube oils, hydraulic oils and engineering spare parts and supplies. The First Assistant Engineer is responsible for the monitoring of the seaworthiness of the vessel, the safety of the crew and persons in addition to crew, protec