Designated Duty Engineer 4000 Oceans

fossmaritime; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 118,260 - 144,540; Full time

Job summary

Foss Maritime in Seattle is seeking a Marine Engineer to ensure safe and reliable maritime operations. Responsibilities include maintaining machinery systems, conducting bunkering operations, and troubleshooting machinery issues.

The ideal candidate must have relevant certifications, a minimum of two years of experience, and the ability to join the Union upon hire. The position offers competitive pay at $720 per day, totaling an annual compensation of $131,400 based on a 182.5-day work schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience as a Marine Engineer.
• Valid identification for travel.
• Current Union member or able to join upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all vessel machinery and systems.
• Ensure proper operation of controls and monitoring systems.
• Conduct vessel bunkering operations complying with regulations.
• Monitor and maintain fuel and fluid levels in vessels.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery malfunctions.
• Support overall vessel readiness and efficiency.

Skills

Marine engineering

Troubleshooting and repair

Safety compliance

Education

Valid US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document (MMD)

Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Job description

About the Role

As an Engineer, you'll be an essential part of our mission to provide safe and reliable maritime services. You'll work alongside a dedicated team that values professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Maintain all vessel machinery and systems, including main propulsion, auxiliary power generation, ancillary equipment, and deck and cargo handling systems.
• Ensure proper operation of all controls, monitoring, and alarm systems.
• Oversee and conduct vessel bunkering operations, ensuring full compliance with established fueling procedures and environmental regulations.
• Monitor and maintain fuel and fluid levels in all vessel tanks; take and document monthly oil samples for analysis.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair machinery malfunctions as needed to ensure safe and continuous vessel operation.
• Perform special duties, preventative maintenance, and assigned projects to support overall vessel readiness and efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Valid US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document (MMD) or Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC).
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Marine Engineer.
• Valid identification for travel.
• Must be a current member of the Union or able to join the Union upon hire.

What We Offer

Pay for this position is $720 per day. The estimated annual compensation is $131,400, based on an even-time schedule of 182.5 working days per year.

Drug Free Workplace

Foss Maritime Company LLC is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foss Maritime Company LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.