Marine Engine Room Technician

gCaptain; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 83,532 - 102,095; Full time

Job summary

gCaptain is seeking an engineering professional for operational duties aboard vessels, focusing on engine room machinery and various systems. The candidate must have a U.S. citizenship, relevant MMC endorsements, and specific credentials like TWIC.

Responsibilities include monitoring engine performance, conducting regular maintenance, and ensuring operational safety. A competitive salary, including a potential bonus, is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen of at least 18 years of age.
• U.S. Regular Passport with a minimum of seven months remaining.
• TWIC and/or DOD Common Access Card with ten months remaining.
• USCG Merchant Mariner’s Credential with ten months remaining.
• MMC endorsement(s): FOWT, Junior Engineer, or Deck Engineer Mechanic.
• STCW certificate endorsed as RFPEW Able Seafarer Engine.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operation and maintenance of engine room machinery.
• Perform repairs on portable water and sanitary systems.
• Conduct general housekeeping throughout engineering spaces.
• Monitor engine parameters to ensure safe operation.
• Operate boilers and control fuel-air flow.

Skills

Operation and maintenance of machinery

Repair and maintenance of systems

Monitoring temperatures and pressures

Quality assurance of output

Housekeeping in engineering spaces

Boiler operation

Job description

gCaptain is seeking an engineering professional for operational duties aboard vessels, focusing on engine room machinery and various systems. The candidate must have a U.S. citizenship, relevant MMC endorsements, and specific credentials like TWIC.

Responsibilities include monitoring engine performance, conducting regular maintenance, and ensuring operational safety. A competitive salary, including a potential bonus, is offered based on experience.