Chief Tugboat Engineer | Lead Marine Systems & Safety

Foss; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay $52.06/hr

PPO plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short Term Disability (STD)

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Travel assistance

Job summary

Foss Maritime Company LLC in Seattle is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead engine room operations, troubleshoot and repair engines, pumps, deck machinery and electrical systems for safe, reliable vessel performance.

You will train junior engineers, maintain vessel parts inventories, and prepare monthly engineering reports for management; on-site role with required USCG National Chief Engineer license and STCW endorsement, plus TWIC and related credentials.

Qualifications

• Valid USCG National Chief Engineer license (Limited Oceans, Unlimited Horsepower ratings) is required.
• STCW-III/2 endorsement is required.
• Must possess a valid TWIC, Passport and USCG Medical Certificate.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Union membership

Maritime background

Ability to read technical data

Education

USCG National Chief Engineer license (Limited Oceans, Unlimited HP)

STCW-III/2 endorsement

TWIC

USCG Medical Certificate

Passport

Job description

Foss Maritime Company LLC in Seattle is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead engine room operations, troubleshoot and repair engines, pumps, deck machinery and electrical systems for safe, reliable vessel performance.

You will train junior engineers, maintain vessel parts inventories, and prepare monthly engineering reports for management; on-site role with required USCG National Chief Engineer license and STCW endorsement, plus TWIC and related credentials.