Shipboard Engine Cadet: Path to USCG License

Chevron Corp.; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 5,500 - 8,300; Full time

Job summary

Chevron is seeking an Engine Cadet to learn and perform the duties of an Engine Officer aboard a vessel, under the supervision of a licensed engineer. The role focuses on growth, safety, and readiness for U.S.

Coast Guard licensing while gaining exposure to shipboard maintenance, watchkeeping, and systems such as fuel, ballast, pumps, and HVAC. Engine Cadets will participate in onboard programs including OEMS, COMPASS, and safety initiatives, and will engage with officers and crew to develop

Qualifications

• Full-time student at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
• Eligible for USCG Issued License Upon Graduation.
• Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties.

Responsibilities

• Participate in company programs such as Near Miss Reporting, Work Hazard Analysis, OEMS, COMPASS, and any other onboard training and compliance programs.
• Proactively engage the officers and crew aboard to take part in any evolution which will benefit professional knowledge and development.
• Perform all engineering duties aboard ship under the supervision of a licensed engine officer.
• Gain a thorough knowledge of equipment maintenance, watchkeeping, tracing, and learning the various systems onboard (fuel, ballast, cargo, hydraulic, and pneumatic lines, pumps, cranes, winches, generators, purifiers, HVAC, refrigerant units, ODME, etc.).
• Familiarize and become proficient in the Isolation of Hazardous Energy program as well as the preventative maintenance program – Maximo.
• Learn to accurately maintain equipment history and account for spare parts.
• Stand an engine watch to learn watch requirements and as directed by the First Assistant Engineer.
• Perform maintenance as directed.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Watchkeeping

Safety awareness

Education

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Tools

COMPASS

Maximo

OEMs

Job description

Chevron is seeking an Engine Cadet to learn and perform the duties of an Engine Officer aboard a vessel, under the supervision of a licensed engineer. The role focuses on growth, safety, and readiness for U.S.

Coast Guard licensing while gaining exposure to shipboard maintenance, watchkeeping, and systems such as fuel, ballast, pumps, and HVAC. Engine Cadets will participate in onboard programs including OEMS, COMPASS, and safety initiatives, and will engage with officers and crew to develop