QMED (SoCal) - Wilmington, CA

AmNav Maritime Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AmNav Maritime Corporation seeks a highly skilled Marine Engineer to maintain and repair vessel machinery, ensure safe operation, and support the Vessel Management Team.

Responsibilities include propulsion and power systems maintenance, bunkering oversight, troubleshooting, and coordination with Captain, Port Engineer and shore staff. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays; valid licenses and USCG credentials are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time paid Marine Engineer experience.
• 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 Credential.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vessel machinery and systems, including main propulsion and power generation.
• Ensure safe operation of control, monitoring and alarm systems.
• Troubleshoot machinery malfunctions and coordinate with Captain, Port Engineer and shore staff.
• Oversee bunkering operations and fuel procedures.
• Maintain fuel and fluid levels and monitor critical spares inventory.
• Report abnormal changes in machinery operation to Captain and Port Engineer.

Skills

Marine Engineer

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Crew communication

Safety procedures

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.

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