Designated Duty Engineer – 3000HP Ferry Vessel Operations

U.S. Facilities, Inc; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401-K

Job summary

U.S. Facilities, Inc. seeks a Marine/Maritime Designated Duty Engineer for the Jamestown/Surry ferry operations. You will monitor main engines and auxiliary systems to keep passengers, crew, and property safe.

The role requires MMC-endorsed Designated Duty Engineer for 3000 HP, Coast Guard credentials, TWIC, and CPR/First Aid. You may work from either river side; 90-day probation and emergency duty expectations apply.

Qualifications

• Must operate and monitor main engines and auxiliary machinery on ferries.
• Familiar with vessels 200 ft / 800 tons or more.
• Knowledge of USCG ferry regulations.
• Able to train others and maintain records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Vessel machinery management and minor repairs; inform Captain of deficiencies.
• Operate machinery per USCG/VDOT regs and best practices.
• Conduct drills and crew training; ensure readiness for inspections.
• Maintain fuel readings and engineering logs daily.
• Ensure vessel security and respond to emergencies; oversee access control.
• Assist passengers and resolve issues professionally.
• Be prepared for emergency operations outside normal hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/PM.

Skills

Engine monitoring

Regulatory knowledge

Training others

Reading gauges

Record keeping

Communication

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5+ years experience

Coast Guard Engineering Credential

TWIC

First Aid & CPR Certification

MMC-Designated Duty Engineer

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

U.S. Facilities, Inc. seeks a Marine/Maritime Designated Duty Engineer for the Jamestown/Surry ferry operations. You will monitor main engines and auxiliary systems to keep passengers, crew, and property safe.

The role requires MMC-endorsed Designated Duty Engineer for 3000 HP, Coast Guard credentials, TWIC, and CPR/First Aid. You may work from either river side; 90-day probation and emergency duty expectations apply.