Marine Engineer

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 107,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation seeks a Marine Engineer to operate the main propulsion and auxiliaries on NYC ferries from the Staten Island site. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency SOPs and maintain machinery records.

The role requires an active USCG Third Assistant Marine Engineer license or higher, MMC with medical certificate, TWIC, Coast Guard medical guidelines, and drug screening. Residency not required; 40 hours with nights/weekends; salary scale shown.

Qualifications

• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with endorsement and medical certificate required.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required.
• Coast Guard medical guidelines apply; drug screening/medical exam required.
• Valid Third Assistant Marine Engineer of Motor Vessels license or higher (USCG).
• Residency not required for NYC position.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Marine Engineer in supervising the engine room crew.
• Maintain, perform minor/emergency repairs, and operate main propulsion and auxiliaries.
• Follow start-up/shut-down, watch standing, and fueling procedures.
• Conduct rounds and inspections of machinery spaces.
• Keep operation and inspection records and logs up to date.
• Supervise vessel fueling and proper fuel storage on board.
• Prepare reports and participate in ferry safety meetings.
• May perform duties of a superior during temporary absence.

Job description

*** IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF MARINE ENGINEER, OR REACHABLE ON CIVIL SERVICE LIST, EXAM # 5091.***

Under general direction of the Chief Marine Engineer (CME) or other superior officer, operates the main propulsion equipment and auxiliaries of a diesel or diesel-electric powered ferry boat; ensures compliance with agency standard operating procedures, standing orders and applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations; performs related work.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS:

• Assists the CME or other superior officer in the supervision and direction of the engine room crew (below-deck team).
• Takes responsible charge of the maintenance, minor or emergency repair work, and operation of the main propulsion equipment, boilers, auxiliaries, electrical equipment, steering engines, pumps and fuel tanks on New York City ferry vessels.
• Ensures that all standing orders and agency standard operating procedures are followed, including start-up and shut-down, watch standing, and vessel fuel station procedures.
• Conducts periodic rounds and inspections of machinery spaces.
• Ensures that records of machinery operations and inspections are completed/maintained.
• Supervises vessel fueling and directs the proper care, storage, and use of fuel on board ship.
• Ensures that records and logbooks, including the oil record book and engine logbook, are maintained, as specified.
• Makes reports, when necessary.
• Participates in ferry safety meetings.
• May, during the temporary absence of the immediate superior, perform the duties of that individual.

MMC REQUIREMENT: Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with endorsement and medical certificate must be maintained for the duration of employment.

TWIC REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment, candidates must possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). A valid TWIC must be maintained for the duration of employment.

MEDICAL/DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Medical guidelines established by the U.S. Coast Guard apply to the position of Marine Engineer. Candidates will therefore be required to undergo a medical examination prior to appointment and thereafter, pursuant to Coast Guard regulations. Candidates must also pass a drug screening to be appointed. Marine Engineer are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during their employment.

Minimum Qualifications

License Requirement

At the time of appointment candidates must possess a valid license for Third Assistant Marine Engineer of Motor Vessels, of any horsepower, or higher license, issued by the United States Coast Guard Inspection Service. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

HOURS/SHIFT: 40 hours/variable, including nights/weekends

WORK LOCATION:1 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301

PAY SCALE:

• 0 - 1 years in title $106,548
• 1 - 2 years in title $117,682
• 2 - 3 years in title $119,628
• 3 - 4 years in title $122,669
• 4+ years in title $144,749

MARINE ENGINEER - 91542