Job vacancy Assistant Ship Engineer

The Assistant Ship Engineer assists the Senior Engineer with maintaining, operating and repairing propulsion engines plus other machinery on the vessels, Hammerhead I and Hammerhead II, on the AUTEC project.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Operates all vessel machinery in day-to-day operations.
• Performs required preventative maintenance.
• Performs all vessel fuel, potable water, and ballast water pumping operations.
• Assists senior engineer with maintaining engineering logs on vessel.
• Assists with deck operations and duties as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 0-1 years of marine experience.
• High School graduate or equivalent and graduate of a maritime academy, technical institute, or trade school with a specialty in power mechanics required.
• Must meet the requirements to obtain and hold certification in Explosive Weapons Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must show professional ability to operate with no onboard supervision.
• Must have demonstrated ability to carry out operational and maintenance activities associated with high and medium speed diesel engines, electrical power generation and distribution, hydraulic and pneumatic pumping and power systems, and miscellaneous electrical control systems typically found on vessels up to 125 feet long.
• Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to reside in remote work location with limited medical facilities.
• Valid driver’s license and passport will be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

15 May, 2024 (16 days left)