Marine First Assistant Engineer - Training Ship Crew Lead

California State University Maritime Academy; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The First Assistant Engineer at CSU Maritime Academy in Vallejo, CA works under the Chief Engineer to maintain and repair training ship engineering systems and spaces, and to assist in supervising staff, students, and student workers.

Required are a USCG First Assistant Engineer or Chief Engineer license, STCW endorsement, and a bachelor’s degree in marine or mechanical engineering, with strong communication and time management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

• USCG First Assistant Engineer or Chief Engineer’s license required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities with diverse teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and upkeep of training ship engineering equipment and spaces.
• Assist in supervision of training ship staff, students, and student workers.
• Coordinate with ship crew to ensure safety, compliance and efficient operations.

Skills

USCG First/Chief Eng License

Communication & teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marine/Mechanical Eng or related field

STCW Endorsement

Job description

The First Assistant Engineer at CSU Maritime Academy in Vallejo, CA works under the Chief Engineer to maintain and repair training ship engineering systems and spaces, and to assist in supervising staff, students, and student workers.

Required are a USCG First Assistant Engineer or Chief Engineer license, STCW endorsement, and a bachelor’s degree in marine or mechanical engineering, with strong communication and time management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.