2nd Asst Engineer, Pipeline Dredge, Class I.

About the role

This position oversees the maintenance and operation of machinery aboard a dredge vessel, ensuring efficient and safe operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous operating efficiency to prevent damage to machinery.
• Check and control operation of heating, refrigerating, plumbing, and water supply for the dredge.
• Observe gages such as pressure gages, vacuum gages, fuel oil gages, tachometers, pyrometers, etc., to determine the proper functioning of machinery.
• Repair engine room machinery as outlined by Chief Engineer and/or technical specifications.
• Repair fuel lines, grinding valves, cylinders, pistons, and shears in auxiliary pumps and machinery.

Requirements

• USCG Designated Duty Engineer 1000 HP license and/or USCG Assistant Engineer's 3000 HP or more license commensurate with the type of engine room machinery, equipment, horsepower, and characteristics of the vessel assigned at appointment.
• Earn 2nd Assistant Engineer license within 24 months of appointment or face adverse action.
• Valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination.
• Completion of a pre-employment and random drug testing required.
• Work schedules and shifts may vary.
• Work in inclement weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of a(n) 2nd Asst Engineer, Pipeline Dredge, Class I ~ without more than normal supervision.

Physical Effort

• Incumbent performs work from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where the parts, equipment, or systems are in hard-to-reach places.
• Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Work requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in a tiring and uncomfortable position.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed inside and outside subjecting employee to vary climatic conditions, abnormal noises, temperature, danger of burns, irritation from grease and oils, bruises, strains, dangers involved in attending moving machinery, possible drowning from falling overboard, electrical shock, falls on slippery decks or steep stairways, and crankcase explosion.