Licensed Chief Engineer - Fishing Vessel

Glacier Fish; Washington; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and matching

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Company travel policy

Job summary

A leading fishing company is looking for a Chief Engineer to supervise and maintain the engineering operations aboard their vessels. This role requires a U.S. Coast Guard license and at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations, managing equipment maintenance, and conducting safety inspections. The position offers a competitive salary of $140,000 - $170,000 annually, along with benefits like health insurance and a 401(k). This is a demanding role with rotations and potential shipyard work involved.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a Chief Engineer preferred.
• Must understand safety rules in English.
• Must provide 2 recent positive references.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering staff to maintain and operate machinery.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Conduct weekly safety inspections and performance reviews.

Skills

Responsible for supervising engineering staff

Knowledgeable on Safety Management System

Ability to manage preventive maintenance programs

Experienced in navigating inspection compliance

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Education

U.S. Coast Guard Chief Engineer license of uninspected fishing vessel

Job description

North Star Fishing Company is dedicated to producing the highest quality frozen-at-sea groundfish products in the world. We accomplish our mission with a day-in-and-day-out commitment to quality, safety, consistent attention to detail and an ongoing concern for the stability and health of the North Pacific fishery resource.

We are one of the largest producers of frozen at sea flatfish, cod, pollock and other groundfish, and distribute seafood throughout the world. We manage three trawl catcher-processor vessels that operate in the Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and the Gulf of Alaska. Come join us with one of the many exciting job opportunities available!

Requirements

• Must hold an appropriate U.S. Coast Guard Chief Engineer license of an uninspected fishing vessel: 3000 HP on the Unimak and 6600 HP on the North Star.
• 1 year experience as a Chief Engineer preferred.
• Work 12 hrs/day for 7 days/week in all weather conditions.
• Repetitively lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Self-motivated team-player.
• Understand instructions and safety rules in English.
• Must be able to provide 2 recent positive references from previous employers.
• Capable of climbing and descending steep stairs and vertical ladders.
• Share spaces with others including crew quarters, dining areas, and bathrooms.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising and coordinating the activity of the engineering staff engaged in operating and maintaining propulsion engines, boilers, hydraulic and pneumatic deck machinery, fuel and lubrication systems, electrical, refrigeration, and sewage equipment, water making, heating and ventilation, radar and navigational systems aboard the ship.
• Effectively coordinates with all vessel department heads to ensure safe, efficient operation of the vessel both at sea and in port.
• Ensures compliance with applicable sections of the Safety Management System. Is knowledgeable and conversant on applicable policies and procedures contained in the SMS.
• Conducts weekly safety inspections with vessel on board leadership team.
• Conducts job observations and written performance reviews on assigned crewmembers to ensure standardized training requirements are met; provides recommendations and feedback on performance.
• Ensures compliance with all USCG manning, watch standing and operating regulations for the engine room.
• Maintains the vessel as per Class Society and regulatory requirements, ready for DNV and USCG inspections.
• Ensures compliance with applicable environmental regulations including but not limited to EPA, Ballast Water, Oil Transfer procedures and Pollution Prevention Program.
• Coordinates any system modifications, upgrades or replacements with Port Engineer.
• Manages preventive maintenance programs on all main systems according to manufacturers recommended schedule unless altered by Port Engineer.
• Inspects engines and other equipment and orders crew to repair or replace defective parts.
• Stands engine room watch during specified periods.
• Coordinates schedule of entire engineering staff and ensures adequate coverage year round. Rotations and schedules are clearly communicated to HR and Port Engineer, updated as changes occur.
• Repairs machinery using hand tools and power tools.
• Responsible for accuracy of various required engineering logs. (e.g., fuel, discharge, chlorine)
• Maintains accurate inventory of parts and places all orders for spares, replacements through appropriate procedures.
• Ensures engineering crew and others using tools show respect for equipment and return to correct place in good order.
• Responsible for the safe handling of all petroleum products and gases used on board the vessel.
• Initiates or delegates the engineering response to unsafe or potentially hazardous work areas/conditions.
• Assists in the professional development of subordinate engineers by providing or recommending additional training, performance counseling and evaluations.
• Ensures minimum 6-12 hour overlap with rotating Chief, providing written turnover log to ensure clear and open communications.

Benefits

• Company travel policy agreement: successful completion of scheduled trips grants eligibility for airfare expenses between vessel and hometown to be paid by the company.
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Compensation has daily guarantee.

$140,000 - $170,000 a year

Pay is a crew share which can range each trip. Trip lengths can vary between 8 -12 days on average depending on fishing conditions. Split a scheduled number of trips the vessel will fish each season based on quota with relief Chief Engineer. Also regularly scheduled for shipyard work rotation while the vessel is in port after season ends until start of new season.

North Star Fishing Company are Equal Opportunity Employers - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.