Chief Engineer

About the role

Stevens Towing Company, Inc. is looking for a "hands-on" licensed duty engineer "Unlimited" for a small freight ship. The individual assigned to this position will be familiar with Caterpillar 3412's and 50 cycle Caterpillar generators.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief Engineer/Designated Duty Engineer on a small freight ship
• Perform hands-on engineering duties aboard the vessel
• Conduct shore side maintenance between trips
• Work rotating trip schedules

Requirements

• USCG License with Chief Engineer of any horsepower or Designated Duty Engineer of any horsepower (unlimited waters)
• STCW Basic Training
• STCW Medical Certificate
• Engine Room Officers in Charge of an Engineering Watch - STCW III/1
• Chief Engineer - STCW III/2
• Proficiency in Survival Craft - STCW IV/1 (Lifeboatman)
• Advanced Firefighting - STCW VI/3
• Medical First Aid - STCW VI/4
• Security Awareness - STCW VI/6
• TWIC
• Passport
• Valid Driver's License
• International Travel Vaccine Record
• Must be able to travel 30 to 60 days a trip
• Detailed Work History
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of ocean sailing experience
• Valid work references
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of sea service with a minimum of 2 years as Chief Engineer
• Must have experience with Safety Management systems
• Mariner applicants must be found fit for duty per United States Coast Guard or International mariner physical fitness requirements for employment

Benefits

• Paid travel to and from vessel
• Group medical and dental
• Term life insurance
• Short term disability
• 401(k)
• Paid vacations and major holidays

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

Rotating trips and shore side maintenance