Shipboard Refrigeration Engineer — CIVMAR Climate Control

Sealift Command; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Refrigeration Engineer position with Sealift Command places a CIVMAR aboard Naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned ships worldwide. The role focuses on monitoring, maintaining, and repairing shipboard refrigeration and air conditioning systems, and maintaining regulatory documentation.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens 18+, and hold a TWIC and USCG MMC with sufficient validity. Position includes essential functions and related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• U.S. Regular Passport with min 10 months validity.
• TWIC with min 10 months validity.
• USCG MMC with min 10 months validity.
• MMC endorsed as QMED Refrigeration Engineer or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain shipboard refrigeration and a/c systems.
• Record and document maintenance per EPA and regulatory bodies.
• Operate refrigeration-specific tools and perform repairs as assigned.
• Work under supervision of the First Assistant Engineer.

Skills

Troubleshooting and repair

Climate control maintenance

Documentation and records

Safety and compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Refrigeration tools

Vacuum pump

Leak detectors

Brazing/soldering equipment

Tubing benders

Job description

The Refrigeration Engineer position with Sealift Command places a CIVMAR aboard Naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned ships worldwide. The role focuses on monitoring, maintaining, and repairing shipboard refrigeration and air conditioning systems, and maintaining regulatory documentation.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens 18+, and hold a TWIC and USCG MMC with sufficient validity. Position includes essential functions and related duties as assigned.