QMED

About the role

The QMED is responsible for the efficient operation of the Engine Room of the vessel. This role works directly under the supervision of the licensed watch engineer or the First Assistant Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Make rounds of the engine room and outside spaces while on duty, recording all plant temperatures, pressures, fuel meters, water meters, and revolution counters as designated by the engine room log book.
• Stand watch on the main propulsion plant, monitor operating equipment, and make rounds at a frequency designated by the ship’s standing orders.
• Report all abnormal conditions directly to the engineer on watch.
• Take tank soundings, test water, and operate reverse osmosis units to fill various water tanks as required.
• Stand by main throttle while maneuvering and assist the watch engineer with answering bells from the bridge.
• Perform maintenance and repairs as directed by the watch engineer.
• Afford assistance in the taking-on and off-loading of fresh water, lube oil, fuel oil, and connecting and disconnecting all shore services.
• Know the locations of all firefighting, damage control and rescue equipment in the engineering spaces.
• Possess knowledge of the locations and how to operate all emergency remote shut down devices.
• Understand and execute casualty control procedures, main space fire doctrine, and rescue procedures.
• Possess knowledge of all environmental protection and pollution laws.
• Possess a thorough knowledge in the operation of all pollution abatement equipment.
• May be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization and vessel.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid United States citizen of at least 18 years of age
• United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC), with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining before expiration date
• Capable of carrying items up to 40 pounds and on heavier items must seek assistance of other workers or weight lifting devices
• Capable of wearing cumbersome PPE for Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) operations
• Able to communicate using the English language
• Able to obtain and maintain a Government Top Secret Security Clearance Certification / License
• Qualified Member of the Engineering Department MMC: Any unlicensed rating in the engine department STCW: STCW Basic TWIC: Transportation Workers Identification Credential