Assistant Engineer

Offshore Aviation Group; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Offshore Aviation Group in Hawaii seeks an Assistant Engineer to support maintenance, repair, and safe operation of all vessel machinery, ensuring seaworthiness and regulatory compliance. You will help monitor engineering systems, assist in engine room watchstanding, and participate in safety drills and environmental stewardship, reporting to the engineering team for daily readiness.

Ideal candidates hold MMC, STCW credentials, TWIC, passport, and demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot marine engineering systems.
• Willingness to perform engine room watchstanding and emergency duties.
• Commitment to shipboard safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operating, maintaining, and repairing main engines, generators, pumps, and auxiliary systems.
• Support the proper operation, maintenance, and preservation of engine department machinery and equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure equipment is functioning correctly and identify potential issues.
• Assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical problems
• Participate in engine room watchstanding, monitoring equipment performance, and responding to alarms
• Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection, and repair records
• Ensure the cleanliness and proper condition of all engine department spaces
• Promote safety and pollution prevention practices in compliance with regulations and company standards
• Assist in the efficient use of consumables, stores, and spare parts
• Participate in and perform emergency duties, including fire and collision drills
• Take initiative in emergencies without requiring direct instruction

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Watchstanding

Teamwork

Education

STCW endorsements

MMC

Job description

The Assistant Engineer supports the maintenance, repair, and safe operation of all machinery and equipment aboard marine vessels. This role plays a critical part in ensuring vessel seaworthiness, regulatory compliance, and efficient engine department performance.

The Assistant Engineer will help maintain engineering systems, monitor safety and environmental protection measures, and contribute to the vessel's overall operational readiness.

Position Summary

The Assistant Engineer supports the maintenance, repair, and safe operation of all machinery and equipment aboard marine vessels. This role plays a critical part in ensuring vessel seaworthiness, regulatory compliance, and efficient engine department performance.

The Assistant Engineer will help maintain engineering systems, monitor safety and environmental protection measures, and contribute to the vessel's overall operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with operating, maintaining, and repairing main engines, generators, pumps, and auxiliary systems.
• Support the proper operation, maintenance, and preservation of all engine department machinery and equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure equipment is functioning correctly and identify potential issues.
• Assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical problems
• Participate in engine room watchstanding, monitoring equipment performance, and responding to alarms
• Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection, and repair records
• Ensure the cleanliness and proper condition of all engine department spaces
• Promote safety and pollution prevention practices in compliance with regulations and company standards
• Assist in the efficient use of consumables, stores, and spare parts
• Participate in and perform emergency duties, including fire and collision drills
• Take initiative in emergencies without requiring direct instruction

Qualifications & Minimum Credentials

Candidates must possess and maintain the following credentials for consideration:

• ValidU.S. Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
• National Endorsement: Third Assistant Engineer or higher,Horsepower Unlimited – Motor
• STCW Endorsement: Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW),750 kW / 1,000 HP or more – Motor
• CurrentSTCW Basic Training
• CurrentAdvanced Firefighting
• ValidSTCW Medical Certificate
• ValidTransportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• ValidPassport
• Demonstrated commitment toshipboard safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot marine engineering systems
• Ability to perform engine room watchstanding and assigned emergency duties
• Willingness to work collaboratively as part of the vessel's engineering department and support operational requirements

Compensation & Benefits

Per contract approval, eligible employees may receive:

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package (details provided upon hire)