Onboard Assistant Engineer — Vessel Machinery & Maintenance

Hornblower Corp; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp seeks an Assistant Engineer to support maintenance and operation of mechanical and hydraulic equipment aboard the Seaward Endeavor and Seaward Explorer. The role includes inspecting, maintaining, and repairing equipment, lubricating moving parts, and coordinating with regulatory and vessel personnel.

Minimum DDE 4000 and OICEW 500 required for next charter. The position involves assisting in engine room operations, bunkering, and day-to-day running of plant and machinery, with

Qualifications

• Valid MMC
• Minimum DD-4000 endorsement
• OICEW
• Valid U.S. Passport
• Valid USCG Medical Certificate
• QMED Endorsement
• Valid TWIC Card
• Ability to pass a physical exam
• Ability to pass a written exam

Responsibilities

• Assists in ship's technical maintenance and safe operation of machinery.
• Follows all engine room procedures.
• Assists in engineering/technical department tasks.
• Maintains bunkers and engine-related stores and consumables.
• Supports safe loading and transfer of bunkers.
• Runs day-to-day plant and machinery operations.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs under the Chief Engineer.
• Stands engine room watch when underway.
• Keeps logs of lubricant oil quantities and consumptions.
• Monitors and analyzes cooling water.
• Maintains overall condition of machineries and systems.
• Assists with firefighting and emergencies; trains crew.
• Instructs crew on vessel operations; provides on-the-job training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

MMC (Merchant Mariner Credential)

DD-4000 endorsement

OICEW

US Passport

USCG Medical Certificate

QMED Endorsement

TWIC Card

Ability to pass a physical exam

Ability to pass a written exam

Job description

Hornblower Corp seeks an Assistant Engineer to support maintenance and operation of mechanical and hydraulic equipment aboard the Seaward Endeavor and Seaward Explorer. The role includes inspecting, maintaining, and repairing equipment, lubricating moving parts, and coordinating with regulatory and vessel personnel.

Minimum DDE 4000 and OICEW 500 required for next charter. The position involves assisting in engine room operations, bunkering, and day-to-day running of plant and machinery, with