Second Assistant Engineer - Seaward Services - TSVRON

Hornblower Corp; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp. operates Training Support Vessels and seeks a Second Assistant Engineer to support the safe and efficient operation of propulsion and auxiliary machinery. You will assist in maintenance, repair, and monitoring, and participate in both underway and in-port engineering duties as assigned.

You will stand engine room watches, support Chief Engineer and senior staff, and contribute to the readiness of vessel systems and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• MMC with STCW endorsements meeting Chief/Second Engineer Officer level
• USCG Medical Certificate
• TWIC
• Passport
• Ability to work in confined spaces and climb ladders
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to stand rotating watches and respond to emergencies
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Support engineering operations and shipboard machinery management
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and troubleshooting on propulsion and auxiliary systems
• Stand assigned engine room watches as Duty Engineer
• Respond as on-call Duty Engineer when in homeport
• Maintain engineering logs and equipment reports
• Follow safety and regulatory procedures
• Assist senior engineers with training junior personnel
• Perform other duties to support vessel readiness

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Communication

Job description

Position Summary:

The Second Assistant Engineer (2AE) supports the safe and efficient operation of all engineering systems aboard Training Support Vessels. This position assists the Chief Engineer and senior engineering staff in the maintenance, repair, and monitoring of propulsion and auxiliary machinery. The 2AE stands engine room watches and participates in both underway and in-port engineering duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the Engineering Department, supporting engineering operations and shipboard machinery management.


• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and troubleshooting on propulsion systems, auxiliary equipment, power generation systems, and related engineering equipment as directed by the Chief Engineer.


• Stand assigned engine room watches (Duty Engineer) in accordance with operational and watchstanding requirements.


• Respond as the on-call Duty Engineer when the vessel is in homeport, following the established rotational watch bill.


• Maintain engineering logs, maintenance records, and equipment reports as required.


• Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory procedures associated with engineering operations.


• Assist senior engineering officers with training and support of junior engineering personnel when required.


• Perform other duties as assigned to support vessel engineering readiness and safe operation.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with STCW endorsements meeting the standard for: Chief Engineer/Second Engineer Officer of 3,000 kW (4,000 HP) or More.


• 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 climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and handle equipment and tools.


• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to support maintenance and troubleshooting of marine machinery.


• Ability to stand rotating watches and respond to engineering emergencies as required.


• Effective communication and teamwork skills to support coordinated engineering operations.


• Must meet all company and contractual requirements.


• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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