Shipboard Assistant Engineer – Engine Room & Maintenance

gCaptain; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower is seeking an Assistant Engineer to support the Engineering Department aboard the Seaward Endeavor and Seaward Explorer. You will inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical and hydraulic systems, lubricate moving parts, and assist in engine room operations and the transfer of bunkers.

You will work under the Chief Engineer, stand watches as needed, keep maintenance logs, and train new crew on vessel procedures. A valid MMC, ENDORSEMENTS, and US credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC).
• Minimum DD-4000 endorsement.
• OICEW.
• Valid U.S. Passport.
• Valid USCG Medical Certificate.
• QMED Endorsement.
• Valid TWIC Card.
• Ability to pass a physical exam.
• Ability to pass a written exam.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in ship's technical maintenance and the safe, efficient, economical operation of all her machinery.
• Following all the engine room procedures.
• Assisting in the engineering/technical department jobs.
• Assisting in maintaining sufficient bunkers and other essential engine-related stores and consumables.
• Assisting for the safe and efficient loading and transferring of bunkers.
• Assisting in day to day running of all plant and machinery.
• Performs necessary routine maintenance, repairs, and handles ship's technical jobs under the direction of the Chief Engineer.
• Stands engine room watch while vessel is underway or as and when deemed necessary.
• Maintaining log of the lube/oil quantities and consumptions.
• Monitoring and analyzing cooling water.
• Assisting to maintain the general condition/maintenance of machineries, steering gear, air conditioning, etc.
• Keeping engine room watches and carrying out any assigned maintenance jobs.
• Assistant Engineers also assist with firefighting and other emergencies onboard the vessel.
• Assistant Engineers will be responsible for imparting knowledge about the specific features, characteristics, and procedures of the vessel operations to crew members and the orientation of all new personnel on board the vessel. Provide on-the-job training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Hornblower is seeking an Assistant Engineer to support the Engineering Department aboard the Seaward Endeavor and Seaward Explorer. You will inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical and hydraulic systems, lubricate moving parts, and assist in engine room operations and the transfer of bunkers.

You will work under the Chief Engineer, stand watches as needed, keep maintenance logs, and train new crew on vessel procedures. A valid MMC, ENDORSEMENTS, and US credentials are required.