Shipboard Engineering Cadet - Learn & Grow

Oil Authority; 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 the vessel, under the supervision of a licensed engineer. You will gain exposure to safety protocols, watchkeeping procedures, and hands-on maintenance of propulsion and auxiliary systems.

The program prepares cadets for licensure with the U.S. Coast Guard and advancement toward higher engineering roles, while fostering administration and organization within the engine department.

Qualifications

• Full-time student at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
• Eligible for USCG license upon graduation.
• TWIC credential.
• US passport valid.

Responsibilities

• Participate in company programs such as Near Miss Reporting, Work Hazard Analysis, OEMs, COMPASS, and onboard training and compliance programs.
• Proactively engage officers and crew to enhance knowledge and development.
• Perform all engineering duties aboard ship under supervision of a licensed engine officer.
• Gain knowledge of equipment maintenance, watchkeeping, tracing, and systems onboard (fuel, ballast, cargo, hydraulic, pneumatic lines, pumps, cranes, winches, generators, purifiers, HVAC, refrigerant units, ODME).
• Familiarize with Isolation of Hazardous Energy program and Maximo preventive maintenance program.
• Learn to maintain equipment history and spare parts records.
• Stand an engine watch as directed by the First Assistant Engineer.
• Perform maintenance as directed.

Skills

Watchkeeping

Safety awareness

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Massachusetts Maritime Academy student

USCG license eligibility

TWIC credential

US passport

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Chevron is seeking an Engine Cadet to learn and perform the duties of an Engine Officer aboard the vessel, under the supervision of a licensed engineer. You will gain exposure to safety protocols, watchkeeping procedures, and hands-on maintenance of propulsion and auxiliary systems.

The program prepares cadets for licensure with the U.S. Coast Guard and advancement toward higher engineering roles, while fostering administration and organization within the engine department.