Assistant Engineer - Seaward Services - Endeavor/Explorer

Hornblower Corp; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp seeks an Assistant Engineer to support maintenance and operation of mechanical and hydraulic equipment aboard the Seaward Endeavor and Seaward Explorer. The role includes inspecting, maintaining, and repairing equipment, lubricating moving parts, and coordinating with regulatory and vessel personnel.

Minimum DDE 4000 and OICEW 500 required for next charter. The position involves assisting in engine room operations, bunkering, and day-to-day running of plant and machinery, with

Qualifications

• Valid MMC
• Minimum DD-4000 endorsement
• OICEW
• Valid U.S. Passport
• Valid USCG Medical Certificate
• QMED Endorsement
• Valid TWIC Card
• Ability to pass a physical exam
• Ability to pass a written exam

Responsibilities

• Assists in ship's technical maintenance and safe operation of machinery.
• Follows all engine room procedures.
• Assists in engineering/technical department tasks.
• Maintains bunkers and engine-related stores and consumables.
• Supports safe loading and transfer of bunkers.
• Runs day-to-day plant and machinery operations.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs under the Chief Engineer.
• Stands engine room watch when underway.
• Keeps logs of lubricant oil quantities and consumptions.
• Monitors and analyzes cooling water.
• Maintains overall condition of machineries and systems.
• Assists with firefighting and emergencies; trains crew.
• Instructs crew on vessel operations; provides on-the-job training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

MMC (Merchant Mariner Credential)

DD-4000 endorsement

OICEW

US Passport

USCG Medical Certificate

QMED Endorsement

TWIC Card

Ability to pass a physical exam

Ability to pass a written exam

Job description

Position Summary:

The Assistant Engineer is a member of the Engineering Department responsible for the maintenance and operation of mechanical and hydraulic equipment onboard the vessels Seaward Endeavor and Seaward Explorer. Assistant Engineers are responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical and hydraulic equipment, as well as lubricating moving parts of the engine and other machinery. Ensures that he/she is capable of navigating through and communicating the requirements and contents of the MS to company representatives, regulatory personnel, and vessel crew members. Minimum DDE 4000 required. Must have OICEW 500 for next charter.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting in ship's technical maintenance and the safe, efficient, economical operation of all her machinery.


• Following all the engine room procedures.


• Assisting in the engineering/technical department jobs.


• Assisting in maintaining sufficient bunkers and other essential engine-related stores and consumables.


• Assisting for the safe and efficient loading and transferring of bunkers.


• Assisting in day to day running of all plant and machinery.


• Performs necessary routine maintenance, repairs, and handles ship's technical jobs under the direction of the Chief Engineer.


• Stands engine room watch while vessel is underway or as and when deemed necessary.


• Maintaining log of the lube/oil quantities and consumptions.


• Monitoring and analyzing cooling water.


• Assisting to maintain the general condition/maintenance of machineries, steering gear, air conditioning, etc.


• Keeping engine room watches and carrying out any assigned maintenance jobs.


• Assistant Engineers also assist with firefighting and other emergencies onboard the vessel.


• Assistant Engineers will be responsible for imparting knowledge about the specific features, characteristics, and procedures of the vessel operations to crew members and the orientation of all new personnel on board the vessel. Provide on-the-job training.


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Valid Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC)


• Minimum DD-4000 endorsement


• OICEW


• Valid U.S. Passport


• Valid USCG Medical Certificate


• QMED Endorsement


• Valid TWIC Card


• Ability to pass a physical exam


• Ability to pass a written exam

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