QMED/Oiler/Able Seafarer - Engine

Location: Kwajalein Army Garrison (Marshall Islands) | Full time/Permanent Party | U.S. Citizenship required | Background check and DoD Common Access Card (CAC) required

About the Role

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a QMED/Oiler to work full time aboard USAV Worthy in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. Astrion has worked extensively at the Reagan Test Site in Kwajalein, earning a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality products tailored to client needs.

Responsibilities

• Stands Engineering watches, security-related watches, and performs general maintenance, repair, sanitation, and upkeep of material, equipment, and areas in the engine department.
• Maintains lifeboats, rescue boats, life-rafts, and other lifesaving, firefighting, emergency, and damage control gear.
• Performs Fire and Emergency duties associated with the QMED/Oiler’s billet on the Ship’s Station Bill, including dressing out in firefighting gear as part of the fire team.
• Familiar with lifting and deploying equipment from and to the deck using winches, cranes, A-frames, and other lifting devices.
• Assists in maintaining the safety and security of the ship and embarked personnel.
• Ensures relevant records are maintained and accurately completed.
• Remains on standby/recall status to the vessel during dockside periods, as needed.
• Complies with applicable RGNEXT and Astrion safety policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines, including RGNEXT OSHE hearing conservation and respiratory protection programs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a federal background check to obtain and hold a DoD Common Access Card (CAC).
• Current U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical/medical clearance.
• Current and valid U.S. Passport (minimum 6 months validity prior to placement or proof of renewal in progress).
• Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials for QMED with STCW/International Able Seafarer Engine (AS-E) Endorsement, TWIC card, and all required licenses/certifications for rating.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of common safety practices and protective equipment used on an ocean-going vessel.
• USCG firefighting endorsement and other USCG endorsements.
• Tankerman PIC Endorsement.
• Self-starter, team player, and conscientious worker.