Chief Engineer

Duties and responsibilities

The Chief Engineer reports to the Port Engineer and supervises the Oilers, Engineers, and all mechanical equipment onboard the Ferry. Key duties include:

• Oversees the condition and operability of all mechanical equipment onboard the Ferry, including main engines, propulsion equipment, auxiliary machinery, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic machinery, steering machinery, and associated components.
• Maintains compliance with all Quality, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems as outlined in the McAllister Operations Manual.
• Supervises the procurement, loading of all potable water, ballast water, fuel oil, and lube oil.
• Ensures all liquids are of proper quality and quantity, making the proper log entries in the Fuel Transfer Certificate.
• Repairs all machinery and equipment onboard the vessel within his capacity and completes the daily engine log each day.
• Projects a positive company image and maintains professional, amicable relationships with customers, pilots, terminal personnel, and the public at all times.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential.
• Chief Engineering License (Unlimited HP).
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
• Lives within reasonable commuting distance of Port Jefferson, NY.
• Passes pre-employment drug test.
• Passes pre-employment physical.

Physical Requirements

The physical evaluation guidelines for employment onboard Bridgeport Port Jefferson vessels are based on the United States Coast Guard NAVIC 2-98 “Physical Evaluation guidelines for Merchant Mariner’s Credentials”. You must have the physical ability to operate heavy machinery. Repair work may involve assignments to work beneath machines and in close quarters. Frequent stooping and bending required.

Salary

- Day Rate: $828.28
FLSA Status: Exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.