QMED - Onboard Engine Room Pro (Casual/Relief, Norfolk)

Hornblower Corp; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp in Norfolk, VA seeks a QMED to support the Seaward Services on TSVRON vessels. This casual/relief role covers maintenance and operation of engineering systems, standing watches, and logging readings. Must reside in the Norfolk area and hold the required USCG credentials.

Daily duties include inspections, preventive maintenance, and safe engine room operation under senior engineers. Competitive hourly pay with potential overtime on missions.

Qualifications

• Valid U.S. Coast Guard MMC with STCW endorsements including: Able Seafarer - Engine, Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW), Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC), Basic Training.
• Valid USCG Medical Certificate meeting engineering service standards.
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must possess or be eligible for a United States Passport.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements for shipboard engineering duties, including the ability to work in hot spaces, climb ladders, and handle tools and equipment.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow technical instructions.
• Ability to stand rotating watches and respond to engineering emergencies as required.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to operate effectively within the Engineering Department.
• Must meet all company and contractual requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Engineering Department and support daily engineering operations.
• Stand assigned engine room watches in accordance with the vessel's operational and watchstanding requirements.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, and engineering support systems as directed by the Chief Engineer or senior engineering officers.
• Assist with routine inspections, equipment monitoring, lubrication, filter changes, and other preventive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain engineering spaces in clean, safe, and well-organized condition.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and engineering operational standards and procedures.
• Support accurate recording of machinery readings, maintenance notes, and engineering log entries as required.
• Assist with equipment operation and system monitoring during vessel movements, evolutions, and drills.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure safe and effective engine room operations.

Job description

Hornblower Corp in Norfolk, VA seeks a QMED to support the Seaward Services on TSVRON vessels. This casual/relief role covers maintenance and operation of engineering systems, standing watches, and logging readings. Must reside in the Norfolk area and hold the required USCG credentials.

Daily duties include inspections, preventive maintenance, and safe engine room operation under senior engineers. Competitive hourly pay with potential overtime on missions.