Assistant Engineer

Essential Duties

• Aid in the maintenance of all machinery and onboard systems
• Aid in all refueling and fuel transfer operations
• Complete necessary repairs in a timely manner
• Log and record all repairs and maintenance
• Track orders for parts and supplies

Working in the Bering Sea

• Physically and mentally challenging work environment
• Long hours in remote locations, often several days' travel from the nearest port
• Deck and processing crews work 16-hour shifts, 7 days a week
• Average trip duration is 4-5 weeks, but can vary from 10-12 days to 60+ days
• Crew members generally work multiple trips (2 months or longer) in a single rotation

Compensation, Travel & Expenses

• Compensation structure includes the higher of crew share percentage or a guaranteed daily rate
• Daily rates are determined by the hiring manager (VP of Operations)
• Crew share calculations are based on the net adjusted sales
• 40% of net sales goes to the officers and crew
• All travel for officers is arranged and paid for by the company, including flights, hotels, and meals while traveling

Requirements

• Previous experience acting as backup for the Chief Engineer including maintenance of onboard machinery to ensure safe and effective operation of all equipment
• DDE 4,000 license preferred but not required
• Experience with refueling and fuel transfer operations
• Ability to prevent equipment failure through proper maintenance
• Ability to assist with necessary repairs in a timely manner
• Attention to detail when logging and recording repairs and maintenance, ordering supplies, etc.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening (commercial fishing falls under federal authority; we cannot hire anyone who tests positive for THC)
• Pre-employment background check required (past convictions will not necessarily prevent employment)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

• Vessel officers are eligible for healthcare benefits, subsidized by the company at 75% for both employees and dependents, including medical coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, voluntary life insurance, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a discretionary company contribution
• Vessel officers are eligible to enroll on the first day of the month after a one-month waiting period