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general duties, including wiping oil; maintaining tools; and cleaning,
preparing, and painting of machinery, equipment, and related spaces.
Lubricates
moving parts of propulsion engines and auxiliary equipment. Pumps
bilges, and cleans strainers, filters, and centrifuges.
Checks, during
scheduled rounds, the proper operation of machinery; maintains
proper temperatures and pressures; and records data in engineering
log.
Assists engineers,
while in port, with maintenance and repair of engine room equipment
and spaces; loading freshwater, stores, and bunkers; connecting
to shore side power and water, and maintenance and inventory of
spare parts.
Keeps a log
of all watch operations and conditions, including unusual occurrences
and emergency signals.
May stand
engine room watch, and generator watch in port.
May be assigned
day work and performs other duties as required.
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