Assistant Engineer (First, Second or Third)

Conautic Group; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Conautic Group is seeking an Assistant Engineer to serve aboard vessels with potential to advance to First, Second, or Third Engineer depending on crew size. You report directly to the Designated Duty Engineer or Chief Engineer and assist the engineering team in maintenance, repairs, and operations of ship systems.

You will work on merchant vessels, container ships, cruise ships, or other vessels worldwide; progression occurs with sea-time experience.

Qualifications

• Report directly to the Designated Duty Engineer or Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance, repairs, and operations of ship systems including propulsion, water supply and electrical supply.

Job description

The Assistant Engineer can hold the rank of First, Second or Third on-board a vessel depending on how many crew are employed, but the job responsibilities are almost the same for each of these maritime jobs. You must report directly to the Designated Duty Engineer or the Chief Engineer whilst assisting the rest of the engineering crew in maintenance, repairs, operations, and other workings of the ship regarding its main propulsion systems, water supply, electrical supply, and other equipment.

To become a Chief Engineer, you have to start out as one of the Assistant Engineers and you will progress as you gain more sea experience. You can work anywhere in the world where there is a port, and you will usually find jobs on board a merchant vessel, container ship, cruise ship, fishing trawler, oil rig or yacht among other vessels.