Assistant Engineer (RSC) with Security Clearance

About the role

The Assistant Engineer position at Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL) with Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) involves managing daily deck operations on RSC vessels. This includes reporting to the vessel Captain/Mate, performing exterior maintenance, directing deckhands, maintaining inventory, and executing equipment inspections.

Responsibilities

• Reports to vessel Captain/Mate
• Manages daily deck operations
• Performs exterior maintenance
• Directs deckhands in daily duties
• Maintains accurate inventory of onboard deck department maintenance supplies
• Executes equipment inspections as needed

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of previous experience as an engineering department crewmember on vessels with diesel propulsion (preferred five (5) years)
• Knowledge of marine electrical systems (preferred)
• USCG Merchant Mariner Document endorsement as Qualified Member of the Engineering Department and a valid medical certificate required
• USCG License Rating Qualified Member of the Engineering Department "Any Rating" with medical cert preferred
• Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours
• U.S. Citizenship required and must obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a SECRET clearance throughout employment