ENGINEER BASED VOLUNTEER ROLES for the Daniel Adamson Preservation Society
Volunteer Role:TrimmerReports to:Senior Operator
Number of hours:Full day sailing (approx. 8 hours)When required:Mon - Sun
The Role of the Volunteer will be to:
To ensure a correct supply of coal to the fireman and to assist the fireman in the operation of the boiler and associated machinery.
To keep the boiler room clean and tidy.
To oil and grease working machinery as required.
To assist in bunkering all fuel.
Skills/Experience:
To be reasonably fit to work in a hot environment and to be able to carry out physical work.
To be conversant with the working of the Boiler and boiler room machinery.
Be capable of communicating with others.
Be comfortable volunteering within a group.
Volunteer Role:FiremanReports to:Chief Engineer
Number of hours:Full day sailing (approx. 8 hours)When required:Mon-Sun
The Role of the Volunteer will be to:
Must be fully knowledgeable of all boiler room machinery and be able to rectify any faults that may occur.
To direct boiler room personnel in their duties.
Be responsible for raising, maintaining steam to satisfy demand and for shutting down the boiler when required.
Be capable of training operatives in their appropriate roles in the boiler room.
To assist in bunkering all fuel.
Skills/Experience:
Fully conversant with the Boiler, and Boiler Room Machinery.
Good Communication skills.
Be comfortable leading and volunteering within a group.
Volunteer Role:Assistant Engine OperatorReports to:Chief Engineer
Number of hours:Full day sailing (approx. 8 hours)When required:Mon-Sun
The Role of the Volunteer will be to:
To keep the engine room clean and tidy.
To oil and grease working machinery as required.
To assist in warming through, running and shutting down engine room steam plant.
To assist in bunkering all fuel.
Skills/Experience:
Fully conversant with the engine room machinery and electrical systems of the vessel and their operation.
Good Communication skills.
Be comfortable volunteering within a group.
Volunteer Role:Chief EngineerReports to:Captain of vessel or Superintendent Engineer
Number of hours:Full day sailing (approx. 8 hours)When required:Mon-Sun
The Role of the Volunteer will be to:
Must be fully knowledgeable of all machinery and electrical systems on board and know how to rectify any faults that may occur.
To direct all engine room and boiler room personnel in their duties.
Be responsible for manoeuvring the engines as instructed by the bridge.
Be capable of training and assessing operatives in their appropriate roles in the engine and boiler room.
Skills/Experience:
Fully conversant with the Boiler, Machinery and Electrical systems of the vessel and their operation
Good Communication skills
Be comfortable leading and volunteering within a group
All Volunteer roles:
Training and support:
Daniel Adamson Preservation Society will provide opportunities for training including
Induction to Organisation
Organisation Health & Safety Course
Fire Course
First Aid Course
Competency based Training and Assessment of skills required.
Benefits to the volunteer:
Develop new and existing skills.
Share skills with others and to help them develop and to preserve those skills for future generations.
Educate others in the working and history of a unique working museum.
Meet new people
Commitment:
Volunteers will be able to participate for as few or as many sessions as they wish, although it is hoped that volunteers will wish to participate on an ongoing basis. For more information and an application form please contact: Volunteer Manager, The Florrie, 377 Mill Street, Liverpool, L8 4RF or