Licensed Assistant Engineer — Shipboard Power & Safety Lead

Nima Labs Inc; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Daily guaranteed pay

Job summary

North Star Fishing Company is seeking a licensed Assistant Engineer to manage the 12-hour watch and coordinate engineering staff aboard our fishing vessel. You will ensure safe operation of propulsion and auxiliary systems, maintain logs and comply with regulatory requirements.

The role requires a US Coast Guard Assistant Engineer license for a high-hp vessel, 1 year of experience preferred, ability to work long shifts, and lifting up to 50 lbs. References from previous employers are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Engineer license for an uninspected fishing vessel: 3000HP on the Unimak.
• 1 year of experience as Assistant Engineer preferred—or combination of experience and education in lieu of experience.
• Ability to work 12 hrs/day for 7 days/week, in all weather conditions.
• Must lift and carry up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• English language instructions and safety rules required.
• Two recent positive references from previous employers required.

Responsibilities

• Manage 12 hour watch and coordinate engineering staff activities on vessel systems.
• Ensure safe, efficient operation of the vessel at sea and in port in coordination with department heads.
• Enforce effective communication among Engineering staff, officers and crew.
• Oversee power generation, distribution, and related propulsion systems operations.
• Maintain regulatory documentation (EPA logs, USCG oil record book, etc.).

Skills

Coast Guard license

Watchkeeping

Safety procedures

Tools

PLCs

Electrical control circuits

Job description

North Star Fishing Company is seeking a licensed Assistant Engineer to manage the 12-hour watch and coordinate engineering staff aboard our fishing vessel. You will ensure safe operation of propulsion and auxiliary systems, maintain logs and comply with regulatory requirements.

The role requires a US Coast Guard Assistant Engineer license for a high-hp vessel, 1 year of experience preferred, ability to work long shifts, and lifting up to 50 lbs. References from previous employers are required.