Hands-On Marine Chief Engineer - Unlimited License

Stevens Towing Company; Yonges Island (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Towing Company, Inc. seeks a hands-on licensed Chief Engineer/ Designated Duty Engineer (Unlimited) for a small freight ship on rotating trips with shore-side maintenance in Yonges Island, SC. Retractable travel is part of the role.

The candidate must hold a USCG Chief Engineer or Designated Duty Engineer license with STCW certificates, plus at least five years at sea and two years as Chief Engineer, ready for long trips and strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• USCG license as Chief Engineer or Designated Duty Engineer required.
• STCW Basic Training and STCW Medical Certificate required.
• Engine Room Officer in Charge and Chief Engineer STCW credentials.
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Advanced Firefighting credentials.
• TWIC, Passport, and valid driver\'s license required.
• Willingness to travel 30–60 days per trip.
• Minimum 5 years ocean sailing experience and 2 years as Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Operate and supervise engine room on a small freight ship.
• Perform rotating voyages and shore-side maintenance.
• Coordinate with crew on safety, watchkeeping and regulatory compliance.
• Travel to vessels as required; ensure vessel readiness and inspections.

Skills

Ocean sailing experience

Sea service 5+ years

Travel readiness

Education

USCG License - Chief Engineer or Designated Duty Engineer

STCW Basic Training

STCW Medical Certificate

Engine Room Officers in Charge - STCW III/1

Chief Engineer - STCW III/2

Proficiency in Survival Craft - STCW IV/1

Advanced Firefighting - STCW VI/3

Medical First Aid - STCW VI/4

Security Awareness - STCW VI/6

TWIC

Passport

Valid Driver's License

International Travel Vaccine Record

Tools

Caterpillar 3412

50 cycle Caterpillar generators

Job description

Stevens Towing Company, Inc. seeks a hands-on licensed Chief Engineer/ Designated Duty Engineer (Unlimited) for a small freight ship on rotating trips with shore-side maintenance in Yonges Island, SC. Retractable travel is part of the role.

The candidate must hold a USCG Chief Engineer or Designated Duty Engineer license with STCW certificates, plus at least five years at sea and two years as Chief Engineer, ready for long trips and strict safety standards.