USCG‑Licensed Fishing Vessel Engineer (Assistant)

American Seafoods Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

American Seafoods Group in Seattle, WA seeks a USCG Licensed Fishing Assistant Engineer to support the Chief Engineer aboard our vessel. You will assist in operating, maintaining and repairing all marine engineering systems during sea and port calls.

Responsibilities include driving preventative maintenance, maintaining logs and inventory, coordinating with vendors, and participating in safety drills and training to ensure compliance with USCG and MARPOL regulations. This is a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Must possess current US Coast Guard License to operate the vessel.
• Must be certified to purchase and handle refrigerants.
• Capable of operating and troubleshooting marine systems onboard.
• Knowledgeable in MARPOL regulations and oil spill response.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Engineer in operating, maintaining and repairing vessel systems.
• Support diesel propulsion, power generation and deck hydraulics.
• Establish and maintain preventative maintenance programs and logs.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and execute requisitions via AMOS D.
• Participate in trainings and safety drills; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

USCG License

Refrigerants handling

Marine systems

MARPOL compliance

Oil spill response

Team leadership

Welding

Vendor coordination

Tools

AMOS D system

Job description

American Seafoods Group in Seattle, WA seeks a USCG Licensed Fishing Assistant Engineer to support the Chief Engineer aboard our vessel. You will assist in operating, maintaining and repairing all marine engineering systems during sea and port calls.

Responsibilities include driving preventative maintenance, maintaining logs and inventory, coordinating with vendors, and participating in safety drills and training to ensure compliance with USCG and MARPOL regulations. This is a full-time role.