Marine Assistant Engineer

Vessel Machinery Management

• Perform minor repairs to all systems.
• Keep Captain informed of any deficiencies.
• Operate all machinery according to USCG and VDOT regulations and policies and recognized engineering practices.
• Perform all required drills and crew training.
• Maintain vessel readiness for USCG inspections.
• Record Keeping
• Ensure accurate fuel readings are taken and recorded at the start of each day.
• Maintain ship’s engineering log with all pertinent information.
• Maintain records of machinery usage and readings for maintenance department.
• Maintain and submit all other records and reports on schedule.

Vessel Security and Emergency Response

• Be alert to security violations and suspicious behavior during shift.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Ensure engine room security doors are closed and secured at all times, as well as other non-passenger access compartments.
• Report all violations.

Passenger Management

• Provide information and assistance.
• Resolve issues with passengers in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Five (5) years of experience in the above qualifications.
• Credential: Coast Guard Engineering Credential, Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Training: Obtain and Maintain 1st Aid and CPR Certifications.
• Experience/Skills: Knowledge and ability to operate and monitor main engines and auxiliary machinery on ferry vessels, familiarity and experience with vessels of at least 200 feet / 800 tons, knowledge of United States Coast Guard regulations governing ferry operations, ability to train others, ability to diagnose and repair primary and ancillary systems on the ferry, ability to read and interpret gauges, schematics, and manuals, ability to complete and maintain records and reports, must hold a minimum of MMC-endorsed as a “Assistant Engineer ” of motor vessels of at least 3000 H.P., ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, skill in the use of hand and power tools.

Work Conditions

• 90-day probation period.
• May be subject to short or no-notice work assignments.
• Monitored performance with routine evaluation.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC).
• Drug Screening.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• DMV records check.
• Pre-employment drug screen.
• Fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check.

Pay and Benefits

• Compensation: $45.00 - $52.88/Hourly.
• Vacation.
• Sick Time.
• Paid Holidays.
• 401-K.