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This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not intended to be an employment contract. Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, waive or reduce these minimal standards. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described be interpreted as all-inclusive. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.To perform this job successfully, an individual is expected to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which imposes undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, and your duties and responsibilities may be different from those described.Operate and maintain all vessel equipment and systems, ability to recognize normal operation of all equipment.Performs scheduled rounds, filling out and maintaining engine room logbook, oil record book, sewage discharge and EPA logsMaintains and oversight of all Maintenance schedules, operational hours, equipment production and repair.Maintains proper oil and water levels and manages filtration in all propulsion equipment, main engines, reduction gears, PTO gears, servo system, bow thruster engine and gear.Operates and maintains main refrigeration plant, HVAC, electrical room, fresh and grey water systemsSet’s and maintain all maintenance log programsOversee all ship safety manual and procedures to include proper PPE, SDS structure and Vessel Lock out/Tags Plus proceduresPerform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Extensive experience in ship navigational equipment operations.Advanced certifications in maritime safety and leadership.Strong understanding of maritime laws and regulations.Excellent communication and leadership skills.Valid MMC, TWIC Card, USCG Medical Certificate (with valid STCW date).Advanced first aid and CPR certification.Experience as Designated Duty Engineer (DDE)Minimum two (2) years' experience sailing as an EngineerProficiency in emergency response and safety procedures.Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.Good physical health and stamina.Ability to pass a background check and health examination.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESMay directly or indirectly supervise ship crew for sea trials.REQUIREMENTSEducation/ Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalence plus three or more years of experience as a Maritime Vessel Chief Engineer, Merchant Mariner CredentialsBehavioral Attributes : Integrity, ethics, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety-conscious, and multitasking. Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the workday. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be physically and medically qualified to wear all required personal protective equipment, as prescribed under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. The employee must be able to work in confined spaces and withstand extreme heat and cold in an outside climate or confined space.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to the risk of electrical shock, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, continual loud noise, and other hazards found in a heavy industrial shipyard environment. Rigorous compliance with safety procedures, policies, and personal safety equipment requirements is therefore mandatory.We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr