QMED (SoCal)

Saltchuk Marine; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AmNav is seeking an experienced Marine Engineer to ensure all vessel machinery and systems are operated, maintained and repaired safely and effectively. You will be a key member of the Vessel Management Team, ensuring adherence to maintenance programs and operational guidelines.

Responsibilities include safe voyage repairs, bunkering with proper fueling procedures, monitoring fuel levels, and communicating with the Captain, Port Engineer and shore-side staff.

Qualifications

• Five years of full time paid experience as Marine Engineer.
• Valid license: DDE 4,000 HP or greater.
• Valid TWIC card.
• USCG Merchant Mariner Document or Credential.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate all vessel machinery and systems.
• Perform repairs with limited resources and remote locations.
• Notify Captain and Port Engineer of abnormal changes.
• Manage bunkering operations and fueling procedures.
• Maintain fuel/fluid levels and monthly oil samples.
• Keep inventory of critical spares and parts.
• Comply with company policies and complete tasks as assigned.

Skills

Marine engineering

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Vessel operations

Communication

Job description

Job Description

The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure all vessel machinery, equipment and systems are operated, maintained and repaired in a safe and effective manner. Additionally, as a key member of the Vessel Management Team, the Engineer is to ensure adherence to all Company operational guidelines and planned maintenance programs.

Essential Functions:

• Continually maintains a safe work environment on the vessel, implementing Company policies and procedures, and general maritime industry best practice wherever applicable.


• Maintains all vessel machinery and systems, including main propulsion, auxiliary power generation, ancillary, deck and cargo handling.


• Ensures proper operations of control, monitoring and alarm components and systems.


• Notifies the Captain and Port Engineer of any abnormal changes in the status of machinery operation.


• Performs safe and effective voyage repairs with limited resources and outside support, while working under tight time constraints and in remote geographical locations.


• Troubleshoots machinery malfunctions as required and effectively communicates directly with the Captain and Port Engineer and designated shore-side support staff and vendors, to provide timely and relevant information for the diagnoses and repair of vessel machinery and systems.


• Responsible for vessel bunkering operations, insuring compliance with established fueling procedures.


• Checks and maintains fuel/fluid levels in all tanks within the vessel, takes monthly oil samples for analysis.


• Maintains adequate critical spares and general vessel parts inventory levels.


• Performs special duties and other projects as assigned.


• Adheres to all company policies.


• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.


• Must have a valid DDE 4,000 HP license or greater.


• Must have a valid TWIC card.


• Must have a valid USCG Merchant Mariner Document or Merchant Mariner Credential.


• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.


• Must have a valid Passport.


• Five years of full time paid experience Marine Engineer

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, etc.).


• Must have the ability and flexibility to work a variety of schedules and hours and must be able to report for duty with a one hour notice. Must be able to work overtime, Sundays, Saturdays, holidays, night work.


• Must not be afraid of heights or narrow walkways.

AmNav is an Equal Opportunity - Affi... Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. AmNav is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Compensation

$39.22/hr