Chief Engineer - Seaward Services - TSVRON

Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct the propulsion and equipment operations and maintenance.
• Direct the actions of the Engineering department personnel, including repair, maintenance, and watch standing duties.
• Direct and supervise the proper operation, care, maintenance, and repair of propulsion and auxiliary machinery, and mechanical and electrical equipment assigned to the Engineering department.
• Inspect maintenance and repairs accomplished by shore personnel on equipment assigned to the Engineering department.
• Anticipate Engineering department material and supply needs, prepare and submit requisitions, and ensure effective use of fuel and consumables.
• Ensure adequate security measures and safety precautions are strictly observed by Engineering department personnel and non-organic maintenance personnel.
• Inspect the operation of all Engineering department safety equipment.
• Perform daily inspections of the engine/auxiliary room and Engineering department safety equipment.
• Check the engine room bell book and log to ensure completion of columnar data and proper entries in accordance with instructions.
• Comply with all current environmental protection measures and notices.
• Ensure an adequate and effective Engineering department on-the-job training program is conducted.
• Assign work associated with departmental "call-out."
• Stand engine room watch as assigned per operational requirements.
• Participate in a "Duty Engineer" watch bill that may require attending to the vessel outside of regular work hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Conduct scheduled visits to the ship when in an unattended status, and/or respond to an alarm condition or loss of power.
• Establish a rotational watch bill which will identify the Duty Engineer.
• Will require after-hours availability in emergency or mission-critical situations.
• Provide contact information to the Government for after-hours reachability.
• Post an in-port watch bill for a duty engineer no later than one (1) week prior to execution of assigned watches.
• Be on call to respond to emergencies after hours when the TSV is in Lay Up status.

Requirements & Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard license/certificate requirements: STCW Requirements: Chief Engineer 3,000 KW (4,000 HP) or More; OICEW; RFPEW.
• Secret clearance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid United States Passport.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office and shipboard monitoring and maintenance software.
• Demonstrate appropriate management and administrative skills.
• Logically and independently plan, organize, and complete work assignments.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to develop and execute innovative solutions to engineering problems.
• Possess a thorough understanding of all pertinent regulations and laws.
• Possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Successfully submit and complete pre-employment background check.
• Submit to and pass alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG, including pre-employment, random, and post-accident testing.