Entry-Level Engineering - Wiper/Conveyorman

Interlake Steamship Company; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlake Steamship Company is seeking an Entry-Level Engineer to fill Wiper/Conveyorman roles in Middleburg Heights, OH. The position supports the Engineering Department and cargo handling operations aboard our vessels.

Primary duties include maintenance of cargo handling systems, equipment inspection, and adherence to SMS protocols. Credential requirements include MMC, Medical Certificate, and TWIC, with English language proficiency emphasized.

Qualifications

• Basic English comprehension for shipboard commands.
• Ability to work in a shipboard environment seven days a week.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate cargo handling system as Conveyorman or assist in engineering spaces.
• Monitor and report cargo handling equipment needs to First Assistant Engineer.
• Communicate effectively following the Station Bill and safety procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Shipboard operations

Tools

US Coast Guard MMC

Job description

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Entry-Level Engineering - Wiper/Conveyorman

Human Resources Full-time Regular Operatives Middleburg Heights, OH, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1007

Job Summary:

A Wiper or Conveyorman may either be an experienced or entry level unlicensed position working primarily in the shipboard Engineering Department. Primary responsibilities may include maintaining and operating the vessel cargo handling system as a Conveyorman, or assisting the shipboard Engineering Department with daily maintenance and operations of engineering spaces and systems as a Wiper. Additional responsibilities are listed below based on the type of role filling.

A wiper may be required to work in any shipboard department, including Deck, Engine, or Galley based on the needs or the vessel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible to the First Assistant Engineer formaintaining the cargo handling system as well as overseeing the cargo handling system during cargo operations
• Familiarity with the company Safety Management System (SMS)
• Report to the First Mate for cargo issues other than equipment
• Monitoring and tracking of all cargo handling equipment, including reporting equipment, spare part, and consumable cargo handling equipment needs to the First Assistant Engineer
• Responding in accordance with the duties listed on the Station Bill
• Employee must understand commands, both written and verbal, in English

Wiper:

• Assists the Engine Department in the maintenance and operation of the main propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery
• Responsible for general sanitation/cleaning of all engineering spaces, including bilges
• The wiper will also assist in maintenance of the cargo handling system including:
  • Greasing
  • Stenciling
  • Checking nuts and bolts
  • Cleaning (coolers, speed reducers, air filters, take-up hydraulic units, etc.)
  • Inspecting wear plates, scrapers, pulleys
  • Other duties as organized by the conveyorman
• Able to work as a “day worker,” living and working seven days a week in a shipboard environment with potentially irregular and prolonged hours. These duties are performed in all weather conditions
• Respond in accordance with the duties listed on the Station Bill.
• Employee must understand commands, both written and verbal, in English

Credential, License / Endorsement, and Certificate Requirements:

• Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with endorsement as a 'Wiper'
• Valid U.S. Coast Guard Medical Certificate
• Valid U.S. DOT Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Ability to pass a preemployment drug screen and participate in a random testing program