Second Assistant Engineer

Glacier Fish Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Glacier Fish Company in Seattle is seeking a 3rd Assistant Engineer to assist with the maintenance and operation of ship engineering systems. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, performing maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have 2+ years of relevant experience, be able to work long hours in various weather conditions, and lift up to 50 lbs. Salary ranges from $103,000 to $125,000 per year. Join our team and contribute to the health of the North Pacific fishery.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as an Oiler/Wiper or 3rd Assistant Engineer preferred.
• Work 12-13 hrs/day for 7 days/week in all weather conditions.
• Capable of climbing and descending steep stairs and vertical ladders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the maintenance and operation of all ship engineering systems.
• Monitor and perform scheduled maintenance on engine room equipment.
• Maintain proper oil and water levels for all propulsion equipment.

Skills

Self-motivated team-player

Ability to recognize normal operation of equipment

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Job description

Glacier Fish Company is dedicated to producing the highest quality frozen-at-sea groundfish products in the world. We accomplish our mission with a day-in-and-day-out commitment to quality, safety, consistent attention to detail and an on-going concern for the stability and health of the North Pacific fishery resource.

We are one of the largest producers of frozen at sea cod and pollock, and distributes seafood throughout the world. We manage two trawl catcher-processor vessels that operate in the Bering Sea and off the coast of Washington and Oregon. Come join us with one of the many exciting job opportunities available!

About the Role

Responsible for assisting with the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of all ship engineering systems. Provides support to engineering and factory staff and upholds all vessel, company and required safety regulations with regards to vessel and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with all vessel equipment and systems, ability to recognize normal operation of all equipment.
• Performs scheduled rounds, filling out and maintaining engine room log book, oil record book, sewage discharge and EPA logs
• Bunkers fuel, lube and waste oil, includes transfers on vessel, maintenance of correct tank levels and logs.
• Monitors and performs scheduled maintenance per operational hours or timed intervals on engine room equipment, performing daily check list of equipment and routine cleaning
• Maintains proper oil and water levels and manages filtration in all propulsion equipment; main engines, reduction gears, PTO gears, servo system, bow thruster engine and gear.
• Monitors and maintains correct water treatment dosing for Engines and boiler.
• Ensures proper maintenance and greasing of vessel steering system, hydraulic power pack, rudders, rams, bearings and blocks.
• Maintains oil levels, manages filtration and performs scheduled services on all vessel auxiliary equipment; air compressors, auxiliary generator engines, hydraulic systems.
• Operates and maintains lube and fuel oil purifiers.
• Operates and maintains main refrigeration plant.
• Operates and maintains auxiliary refrigeration plants, RFW, Glycol, Ships service and Electronics room AC.
• Performs and logs scheduled leak checks on all refrigeration equipment.
• Operates and maintains all sewage and grey water equipment, all HVAC plant and filtration equipment.
• Maintains all non-factory Electrical motor and generator bearings.
• Overview of maintenance and greasing of all LP deck machinery and pneumatics excluding control system
• Overview of maintenance and managing oil levels and filtration of deck cranes
• Overview of maintenance and managing all vessel HP hydraulic equipment, all pump units and filtration, all deck machinery. Excluding factory motors and actuators
• Maintains Ships skiff and davit system in safe operating condition.
• Operates and maintains vessel RO water makers and filtration, manages Freshwater production and chlorine dosing
• Ability to fabricate and basic machining operations
• Ability to recognize potential issues outside realm of responsibility and communicate up chain of command.
• Knowledge and basic understanding of Production plant equipment and product flow, ability to assist Factory Engineers in effective repairs of all production plant equipment
• Maintains organized and clean engineering spaces as direct by 1st Engineer or Chief Engineer.
• Maintains vessel hand tool inventory and ensures all tools are returned in good order.
• Respectful communication with all vessel crew
• Knowledge and understanding of company safety manual and procedures to include proper PPE, SDS structure and Vessel Lock out/Tags Plus procedures

Qualifications

• 2+ year experience as an Oiler/Wiper or 3rd Assistant preferred
• Work 12-13 hrs/day for 7 days/week in all weather conditions
• Repetitively lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Self-motivated team-player
• Understand instructions and safety rules in English
• Must be able to provide 2 recent positive references from previous employers
• Capable of climbing and descending steep stairs and vertical ladders
• Share spaces with others including crew quarters, dining areas, and bathrooms

Pay range and compensation package

Pay is a crew share which can range each trip. Trip lengths can vary between 13 - 24 days on average depending on fishing conditions. Split a scheduled number of trips the vessel will fish each season based on quota with relief Second Asst. Engineer. Also regularly scheduled for shipyard work rotation while the vessel is in port between the fishing seasons.

$103,000 - $125,000 USD / year

Glacier Fish Company are Equal Opportunity Employers - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.