Assistant Engineer Marine Ventures International

Training Resources Limited; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 89,544 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Multiple healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A marine engineering company is hiring a full-time Assistant Engineer to work on the M/V INDEPENDENCE. The role involves maintaining the vessel's engineering systems and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates should have a HS diploma, a USCG Third Assistant Engineer License, and three years of experience. Benefits include competitive pay and healthcare packages. This is a rotational position, requiring U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Minimum of three years of experience as Assistant Engineer.
• Shall hold an open ocean U.S. Coast Guard license for motor vessels.

Responsibilities

• Maintains shipboard equipment and systems.
• Conducts fuel oil soundings and prepares reports.
• Schedules and performs routine maintenance.
• Operates machinery and engineering systems.
• Manages hazardous materials on board.

Skills

Maintenance of shipboard systems

Operational safety programs

Preventative maintenance scheduling

Fuel oil management

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

USCG License for Third Assistant Engineer 2500 HP

Job description

Marine Ventures International offers an opportunity for a full time Assistant Engineer position on board the M/V INDEPENDENCE. The M/V INDEPENDENCE is a dynamically positioned research vessel primarily operating off the West Coast of the USA.

The Assistant Engineer works with the Chief Engineer to ensure the vessel is maintained in a seaworthy, clean and safe manner. The Assistant Engineer maintains all shipboard systems including, but not limited to propulsion, electrical, electronic, fuel, hydraulic, sanitation and potable water systems. The Asst. Engineer is the officer in charge of an engineering watch and assists in the supervision of the engineering department.

Location

Oxnard, CA

Job Status

Full Time 28 day on, 28 day off Rotational Position

Security Clearance

Top Secret SCI eligibility; Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within 90 days.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Certifications

Must possess USCG License (Merchant Mariner’s Credential) for Third Assistant Engineer 2500 HP

Experience Level

Shall hold an open ocean U.S. Coast Guard license as Assistant Engineer of inspected motor vessels powered by not less than 2500 HP diesel engines with a minimum of three years of experience in that class.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment, spares and hazardous material inventories.
• Maintains vessel equipment, performing routine and preventative maintenance as well as corrective maintenance.
• Conducts fuel oil soundings and prepares fuel reports.
• Schedules and performs Preventative Maintenance.
• Operates machinery and engineering systems.
• Maintains and enforces shipboard safety programs.
• Fills out purchasing forms, worksheets and receives purchased items.
• Assists in the purchasing and ordering from vendors.
• Assists in the preparation of corporate documents, contract deliverables and other paperwork as directed.
• Conducts fuel oil and engineering consumables transfers, loading, and discharges.
• Maintains hazardous material management plans.
• All other duties as assigned.

Salary Range

Estimated $65-$70/hr depending on experience, Pay based on 12 hours per day while on rotation.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with 6% employer matching, immediately vested
• Up to 160 hours Paid time off (PTO) per year along with 11 paid holidays per year