Chief Engineer & Second-in-Command, Alaska Research Vessel

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement matching

Paid leave

Job summary

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Boat Officer 3 located in Douglas, Alaska. As Chief Engineer and Second-in-Command of the R/V Medeia, based in Juneau, you will oversee engineering, navigation, and safety aboard the 110’ research vessel.

This role involves operating and maintaining engine room, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, and navigation systems, ensuring seaworthiness, and supporting science on key fisheries.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining all vessel systems.
• Engine room.
• Electrical systems.
• Hydraulic systems.
• Plumbing.
• Navigation equipment.
• Ensuring the vessel remains in a safe and seaworthy condition.

Job description

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Boat Officer 3 located in Douglas, Alaska. As Chief Engineer and Second-in-Command of the R/V Medeia, based in Juneau, you will oversee engineering, navigation, and safety aboard the 110’ research vessel.

This role involves operating and maintaining engine room, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, and navigation systems, ensuring seaworthiness, and supporting science on key fisheries.