Chief Tugboat Engineer: Lead Marine Machinery & Safety

fossmaritime; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO Plan (Premera Blue Shield)

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Travel assistance

Job summary

Foss Maritime seeks a highly skilled Chief Engineer to lead engineering operations aboard our vessels. You will troubleshoot engines, manage maintenance programs, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a USCG Chief Engineer license and STCW endorsement, with TWIC, passport, and medical certificate. We offer competitive hourly pay, strong benefits, and a stability-focused maritime career with union membership preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid USCG National Chief Engineer license (Limited Oceans, Unlimited horsepower) required.
• Valid STCW-III/2 endorsement required.
• Must possess a valid TWIC, Passport & USCG issued Medical Certificate.
• Strong maritime background with understanding of vessel operations and equipment capabilities/limitations.
• Experience implementing casualty control measures in engineering casualties.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data, specifications, and drawings.
• Basic knowledge of welding and hot work safety procedures; ability to safely transfer fuels/oils.
• Knowledge of MARPOL regulations and pollution prevention procedures.
• Maintenance and operation of bilge, ballast, fire, fresh water and sanitary systems.
• Must be a current member of the Union or able to join the Union upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair engines, pumps, machinery, deck machinery, and electrical components.
• Maintain proper markings, tags, and color coding of various systems; general housekeeping of engineering spaces.
• Prepare and submit monthly engineering reports to management.
• Maintain vessel parts inventory levels.
• Work on deck as needed: handle lines, tow operations.
• Train Junior Engineers on maintenance and safety procedures.

Skills

USCG Chief Engineer license

STCW endorsement

TWIC & travel docs

Maritime operations knowledge

Technical reading

Safety & hot work

MARPOL knowledge

Vessel systems maintenance

Union membership

Job description

Foss Maritime seeks a highly skilled Chief Engineer to lead engineering operations aboard our vessels. You will troubleshoot engines, manage maintenance programs, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a USCG Chief Engineer license and STCW endorsement, with TWIC, passport, and medical certificate. We offer competitive hourly pay, strong benefits, and a stability-focused maritime career with union membership preferred.