QMED/Oiler/Able Seafarer - Engine

Astrion; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/PCS to Kwajalein

Job summary

Astrion seeks a QMED/Oiler to serve aboard USAV Worthy, stationed at Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. You will perform engineering watches, maintain engine room gear, lifeboats, and participate in fire and emergency duties.

Required qualifications include HS diploma, U.S. citizenship, CAC clearance, valid passport, USCG QMED/AS-E endorsements, and TWIC. Extensive travel/PCS and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to pass a federal background check to obtain CAC and U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to pass post-offer drug screen and medical clearance; valid U.S. passport required.
• USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials for QMED with STCW/AS-E endorsement, TWIC, and all required licenses/certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Stand engineering watches and general engine department maintenance.
• Maintain lifeboats, life-rafts and firefighting gear.
• Perform Fire and Emergency duties as part of the QMED/Oiler billet.
• Operate lifting devices (winches, cranes, A-frames) and assist deck equipment.
• Assist in maintaining safety and security of ship and personnel.
• Keep relevant records accurately.
• Remain on standby/recall status when docked.
• Comply with safety policies and OSHE programs.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Conscientious worker

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

USCG QMED/AS-E Endorsement

US Passport

TWIC card

Tools

Winches/Crane operation

Job description

Overview

QMED/Oiler (Able Seafarer-Engine)

LOCATION:Kwajalein Army Garrison (Marshall Islands)

JOB STATUS: Full time/Permanent Party

CLEARANCE: background check

CERTIFICATION: Able Seafarer Engine and accompanying endorsements

TRAVEL: 100% (Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an QMED/Oilerto work full time aboard USAV Worthy, Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. Astrion has worked extensively at the Reagan Test Site in Kwajalein where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality products tailored to the needs of its clients.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a federal background check to obtain and hold a DoD Common Access Card (CAC). Current U.S. Citizenship Required
• Ability to pass a post offer drug screen and physical/medical clearance. Current and Valid U.S. Passport*.
• Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials for QMED with STCW/International Able Seafarer Engine (AS-E) Endorsement*, TWIC card, and all required Licenses/Certifications for rating.

* (Passport, MMC and med cert must have minimum of 6 months of validity prior to placement, or proof of renewal in progress.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Knowledge of common safety practices and protective equipment used on an ocean-going vessel.
• USCG firefighting endorsement and other USCG endorsements.
• Tankerman PIC Endorsement
• Self-starter, team player and conscientious worker

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stands Engineering watches, stands security-related watches, performs general maintenance, repair, sanitation, and upkeep of material, equipment, and areas in the engine department.
• Maintains lifeboats, rescue boats, life-rafts, and other lifesaving, firefighting, emergency, and damage control gear.
• Perform Fire and Emergency duties associated with the QMED/Oiler’s billet on Ship’s Station Bill. This includes dressing out in firefighting gear as part of the fire team.
• Must be familiar with lifting and deploying equipment from and to the deck using winches, cranes, A-frames, and other lifting devices.
• Responsible for assisting in maintaining the safety and security of the ship and embarked personnel
• Ensure relevant records are maintained and accurately completed.
• Remains on standby/recall status to the vessel during dockside periods, as needed.
• Comply with applicable RGNEXT and Astrion safety policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines, including but not limited to RGNEXT OSHE hearing conservation and respiratory protection programs.