Engineer

Resolve Marine Group; Dutch Harbor (AK); On-site; USD 136,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Resolve Marine Group seeks an Assistant Engineer to support ship’s technical maintenance and safe, efficient operation of all machinery. Role requires teamwork, reliability, and adherence to safety protocols while serving aboard vessels likely in US coastal waters and Alaska.

Candidate must have 2+ years as Assistant Engineer, US passport, USCG credentials, and TWIC; position involves travel and variable watch duties on an ocean-going vessel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Assistant Engineer.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current and active US passport.
• Must meet the applicable statutory guidelines regarding credentials and eligibility to work criteria.
• Must have MMC endorsement of Assistant Engineer of Motor propelled vessels with USCG endorsements.
• Valid TWIC and USCG STCW and National medicals.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in ship’s technical maintenance and the safe, efficient operation of all machinery.
• Following engine room procedures and assisting in engineering/technical department jobs.
• Maintaining bunkers and other essential engine-related stores and consumables.
• Assisting in the safe loading and transferring of bunkers and day-to-day running of plant and machinery.
• Performing routine maintenance and repairs under the Chief Engineer’s direction.
• Stands engine room watch as required and monitors lube/oil quantities and cooling water.

Skills

Team player

Leadership

Safety compliance

Word

Excel

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

USCG License

MMC endorsement

Job description

• Location 991 Ballyhoo Road,Dutch Harbor, AK, 99692,United States
• Employee Type FT Exempt Day Rate
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 100%

We are seeking highly motivated Assistant Engineers that are interested in accelerating their career to the next level. We prefer candidates that have salvage, towing, emergency response, and operational experience on conventional ocean-going tug/anchor handling vessels in mainland US Coastal Waters, Gulf of Mexico, and NW Pacific/ Alaska with a minimum of 2 years’ experience as Assistant Engineer.

To be successful in this position, the candidate will be a team player with a positive attitude who takes pride in their work. They will demonstrate the ability to cooperate and communicate well with coworkers, supervisors, and subordinates. They will step up as a leader but be willing to ask for support when needed. They will be reliable and able to see a task through to completion, demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills. They will follow all safety protocols, adhere to regulations, and company policies.

Compensation

$850 per day with Unlimited Chief Engineer License / lesser compensation for lower level licenses.

• Assisting in ship’s technical maintenance and the safe, efficient, economical operation of all her machinery
• Following all the engine room procedures
• Assisting in the engineering/technical department jobs
• Assisting in maintaining sufficient bunkers and other essential engine-related stores and consumables
• Assisting for the safe and efficient loading and transferring of bunkers
• Assisting in day to day running of all plant and machinery
• Performs necessary routine maintenance, repairs, and handles ship’s technical jobs under the direction of the Chief Engineer
• Stands engine room watch while vessel is underway or as and when deemed necessary
• Maintaining log of the lube/oil quantities and consumptions
• Monitoring and analyzing cooling water
• Assisting to maintain the general condition/maintenance of machineries, steering gear, air conditioning, etc.
• Keeping engine room watches and carrying out any assigned maintenance jobs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current and active US passport
• Must have a current USCG License for Assistant Engineer with endorsements
• Must meet the applicable statutory guidelines regarding credentials and eligibility to work criteria
• Must have MMC endorsement of Assistant Engineer of Motor propelled vessels with USCG endorsements
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Valid USCG STCW and National medicals
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Assistant Engineer
• Have stood independent engine room watches on ocean-going vessels
• Show the ability to develop and execute innovative solutions to engineering problems
• Ability to handle increasing levels of responsibility
• Well versed with USCG/ABS/ISM/TSMS/ISPS regulatory requirements as applicable to ocean-going tugs
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Must be a team player & leader with a positive attitude who takes pride in their work
• Has demonstrated the ability to cooperate and communicate well with coworkers, supervisors, and subordinates
• Has strong attention to detail, is performance, and results-driven to maintain vessels at all times in full readiness for any emergency response requirements
• Be reliable and demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills
• Able to see a task through to completion, demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills
• Applicants to meet the physical demands while performing the tasks required for transferring/operating portable pumps, routine housekeeping duties, general maintenance, and assisting in the routine onboard jobs. These duties will be performed during all types of weather, night and day, and while the vessel is underway
• Incumbents are required to use hand tools, power tools, painting equipment, and personal protective gear
• Incumbents are frequently required to move equipment that is heavy or awkward and must meet a 100 lb. lifting requirement.
• The candidate is someone who has hands‑on experience on vessels with the following:
• Towing winches
• The candidate should be proficient in Word and Excel
• Must follow all safety protocols and adhere to regulations and company policies
• This position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing as part of the US Coast Guard and other compliance agency requirements
• Sit or Stand
• Walk
• Use Hands/Fingers to handle or feel
• Exposure to work: Outside weather conditions, fumes, shipyard work environment, Maritime work spaces
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk/hear
• See
• Taste/Smell
• Carry weight, lift 50lbs

Travel Requirement

This position is primarily a position onboard a sailing vessel and would required travel, including international travel depending on the schedule of the vessel.

Summary

What We’re Looking For

At Resolve Marine, your attitude matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We look for people to bring their very best, positive attitude and resiliency. We strive to be the best in the industry, but we aspire for the best working culture that our employees can ask for. Our people, whether on our vessels or in the office, always work to look ahead, be mindful of safety, environment and respecting one another because enjoying where you work and who we work with is what delivers success in everything we do.

• I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and meet the minimum qualifications of the position outlined in the job description and will perform to the best of my abilities to meet the expectations of the role.
• I also understand that this position is subject to a successful background and drug screening (where country applicable laws apply), as well as random drug testing procedures post-employment.

Resolve Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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