Marine Vessel Third Assistant Engineer - Onboard Rotation

Seaward Services Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 93,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaward Services Inc. seeks a Third Assistant Engineer to oversee maintenance and operation of the USNS Guam’s engineering plant, supervising engineering department members. The Guam is a rapid troop-transport vessel with a home port of Singapore.

Seaward Services covers all travel. Daily pay rate: $505.51 Responsibilities include maintenance per USCG, FCC, and other regulations; reporting to the Chief Engineer; training staff; and conducting drills with both marine and non-marine crew.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred from maritime academy, or in related field, or equivalent experience.
• USCG License for Third Assistant Engineer (Unlimited horsepower).
• STCW 95 Certificate.
• TWIC.
• US passport.
• MS Office software proficiency.
• Ability to use independent judgment to solve engineering problems.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic skills.
• Management and administrative capabilities.
• Training and mentoring abilities.
• Knowledge of pertinent regulations and laws.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Plan, organize, and complete work.
• Inter-personal skills.
• Set and meet high performance standards.
• Initiative and multi-tasking ability.
• Analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Five years’ Marine Engineer experience.
• High-speed vessel experience preferred.
• Water jet experience preferred.
• Experience in managing major onboard systems by type and brand.
• Excellent marine industry career record.
• Maintain USCG physical standards.
• Stand/walk long hours; perform physically demanding tasks.
• Climb stairs, lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in confined spaces aboard vessel.
• Be able to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.
• Complete IMO-HSC Type Rating program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate vessel systems per USCG, FCC and related regs.
• Report problems to Chief Engineer; understudy and act in absence.
• Perform preventative maintenance and manage spare parts; pump sewage/oily water as needed.
• Train engineers; maintain logs; conduct emergency repairs.
• Maintain safe engine room and comply with regulations.
• Conduct drills with crew per Master/engineering needs.
• Work in marine environment with varying conditions; noise exposure.
• Rotational duty: generally 56 days on – 56 days off (+).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Marine engineering

USCG License

STCW Certificate

TWIC

U.S. Passport

Five years experience

High speed vessel experience

Water jet experience

On-board systems management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred from maritime academy

Tools

USCG Unlimited horsepower

Job description

Seaward Services Inc. seeks a Third Assistant Engineer to oversee maintenance and operation of the USNS Guam’s engineering plant, supervising engineering department members. The Guam is a rapid troop-transport vessel with a home port of Singapore.

Seaward Services covers all travel. Daily pay rate: $505.51 Responsibilities include maintenance per USCG, FCC, and other regulations; reporting to the Chief Engineer; training staff; and conducting drills with both marine and non-marine crew.