Maritime QMED Engineer - At-Sea Ops & Repair

Phoenix Processor Limited Partnership; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Job summary

Phoenix Processor LP is seeking a Marine Engineer with QMED rating to work aboard the M/V Excellence, a fish processor that spends about 9 months at sea annually. The crew rotates every 60–90 days between port and sea duty, performing routine maintenance on propulsion and auxiliary systems.

Essential functions include servicing mechanical systems, adhering to safety policies, managing spare parts, and troubleshooting. USCG QMED or equivalent credentials are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Prefer candidates with prior experience working on ships, preferably at sea.
• Experience in the fishing industry would be a plus.
• It is a physically demanding job; you must be fit for duty, able to lift 50 lbs without assistance, manage stairs and ladders, and be able to work in small or confined spaces.
• Prefer candidates with USCG Merchant Mariner Credential with QMED rating, STCW, Medical Certificate and TWIC.

Responsibilities

• As directed, routine maintenance of the propulsion, auxiliary and mechanical systems
• Maintain a working knowledge of company, ship and government safety policies and regulations
• Care, use and documentation of ship’s critical spare parts, inventory, consumables
• Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude
• Experience with electrical and refrigeration experience and certification is a plus
• Ability to work independently and as a team to prioritize projects and daily maintenance

Skills

QMED rating

Education

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (QMED)

STCW

Medical Certificate

TWIC

Job description

Phoenix Processor LP is seeking a Marine Engineer with QMED rating to work aboard the M/V Excellence, a fish processor that spends about 9 months at sea annually. The crew rotates every 60–90 days between port and sea duty, performing routine maintenance on propulsion and auxiliary systems.

Essential functions include servicing mechanical systems, adhering to safety policies, managing spare parts, and troubleshooting. USCG QMED or equivalent credentials are highly preferred.