Third Assistant Engineer

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Third Assistant Engineer is a CIVMAR employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC exists to support the joint warfighter across the full spectrum of military operations.

Monitors the safe and efficient operation of engineering machinery, enters data in logs, and reports special events. Performs routine maintenance and repair of engine room machinery and observes repairs by shipyard or shore

Responsibilities

• Monitor the safe and efficient operation of engineering machinery, equipment and spaces; enter data in logs and report special events.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair of engine room machinery and auxiliary equipment; observe repairs by shipyard or shore facilities.
• Manage cooling water treatment of main propulsion engines and auxiliary generators; monitor potable water testing and lube oil storage.
• Perform machinery overhauls, dismantle and reassemble equipment, test controls, safeties, shutdowns, and place equipment in service.
• Participate as a lifeboat crewmember and a firefighting and emergency response team leader.
• Ensure watch personnel are aware of duties during drills and participate in daily engineering casualty drills; report to Chief/First Assistant Engineer.
• All duties are considered essential functions and compliance with EEO laws and policies is required.

Job description

DUTIES

A recruitment incentive is authorized for eligible selectees and requires a service agreement. Please visit: https://sealiftcommand.com/recruitment-bonus for details. Incentive is paid as a lump sum at the beginning of employment with the Command. Mixed Work Schedule, VEOA candidates and Annuitants selected for employment are not eligible for recruitment incentives.

The Third Assistant Engineer is a civil service mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC exists to support the joint warfighter across the full spectrum of military operations. MSC provides on-time logistics, strategic sealift, as well as specialized missions anywhere in the world, contested or uncontested environments.

Monitors the safe and efficient operation of engineering machinery, equipment and spaces, enters data in logs, and reports special events in the appropriate logs. Performs routine maintenance and repair of engine room machinery and auxiliary equipment; and observes engine/fire room repairs and work being done by shipyard or other shore side facility. Incumbent must have the ability to perform assigned duties, carry out instructions safely and efficiently, and take the initiative to perform emergency duties without specific orders or instructions. Manages the cooling water treatment of main propulsion engines and auxiliary generators and any other water-cooled engineering systems. Manages potable water, testing and treatment, storage of bulk lube oil and performs routine testing of lube oils in various engineering systems. Performs machinery overhauls, dismantle machinery and equipment, effect repairs to same by replacing or fabricating components, perform subsequent reassembles, operational testing of controls, safeties, shutdowns, and place equipment in service. Participates as a lifeboat crewmember and a firefighting and emergency response team leader. Ensures that all personnel assigned to watch are aware of their duties during scheduled drills and participates in same; and ensure that an engineering casualty drill is held at least once a day. Report to the Chief and/or First Assistant Engineer.

Everything in this Position Description is considered to be an essential function of this position. Ensures continuing application of and compliance with EEO laws, regulations and policies. Performs all other duties as assigned.