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Engine Room Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Deck Engine Utility (Wiper)

Galveston, TX ยท On-site

$27K - $55K/yr

Maintaining engine room cleanliness by practicing good housekeeping and by keeping the engine room ... R. 140.210 (5), ensuring the Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch (OICNW) is made aware of all ...

QMED Oiler

Iselin, NJ ยท On-site

$31.83/hr

Reporting to the Engineering Officer on Watch, assists engineers with the proper operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, performs general engine room duties, and stands watches. Performs ...

Coordinate with captain and deck officers on power availability, propulsion performance, and maintenance scheduling. Keep the engine room clean, organized and ready for inspection at all times.

Coordinate with captain and deck officers on power availability, propulsion performance, and maintenance scheduling. Keep the engine room clean, organized and ready for inspection at all times.

Coordinate with captain and deck officers on power availability, propulsion performance, and maintenance scheduling. Keep the engine room clean, organized and ready for inspection at all times.

... Officer or any other personnel necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel ... Ensuring that other departments are kept fully informed of any engine room activities or conditions ...

FERRYBOAT OPERATOR 1-3

Baton Rouge, LA ยท On-site

$3.6K - $6.5K/mo

The incumbent operates an engine room and machinery on board or operates and pilots an "inspected ... Serves as Vessel Security officers in accordance with Vessel Security Plan. Conducts fire ...

FERRYBOAT OPERATOR 1-3

Baton Rouge, LA ยท On-site

$3.6K - $6.5K/mo

The incumbent operates an engine room and machinery on board or operates and pilots an "inspected ... S Coast Guard Inspectors and Safety Officers on inspections and accidents. Maintains required ...

3rd Officer

Miami, FL ยท On-site

3rd Officer The 3rd Officer supports the Officer in Charge of the Navigational Watch (OICNW) and ... Maintain logs, records, and reports; facilitate communication between the bridge, engine room, and ...

Third Assistant Engineer

Iselin, NJ ยท On-site

$39.38/hr

Cleans engine room bilges, strainers in lubricating system, and all water pumps, tanks, and ... In addition, all licensed officers must have all applicable training as required by the Convention ...

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How much do engine room officer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for engine room officer in the United States is $75,177.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Engine Room Officer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,177 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

Engine Officer - Unlimited Diesel, Relief

Williamsville, NY โ€ข On-site

American Steamship Company
Water Transportationย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago


Job description

Come sail the Great Lakes with us!
American Steamship Company has a long and rich history of sailing ships on the Great Lakes since 1907. We currently operate six 1,000-foot US Flag vessels that carry cargoes of iron ore, coal and stone throughout Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron and Erie to our customers' steel mills, electrical generation plants, and stone distribution docks in the U.S. and Canada. If you desire to sail with a high-functioning group of career employees as part of our Deck or Engineering teams, whose primary goal is the safety of all our employees, along with doing no harm to the environment, and to provide our customers with exceptional service, you will enjoy a career with us!
Responsibilities
  • Operate and monitor vessel propulsion and auxiliary equipment.
  • Conduct routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs of machinery.
  • Stand engine room watches and maintain engine room logs.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist with bunkering, fuel transfers, and inventory management.
  • Support docking, undocking, lock transits, and cargo operations.
  • Respond to machinery issues and emergency situations.
  • Supervise and mentor engine room personnel as assigned.
  • Participate in vessel lay-up, shipyard, and seasonal maintenance activities.
  • Promote safe and efficient vessel operations on the Great Lakes.

Benefits
  • Competitive wages with overtime opportunities
  • Company paid travel to and from the vessel from your home anywhere in the United States
  • Paid vacation
  • Excellent Health and Retirement Benefits
  • Excellent safety record
  • We provide opportunities and education to support your career growth with Company sponsored training

American Steamship Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by United States law.
Requirements
  • US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) licensed as a Licensed Engineer, Unlimited Horsepower
  • US Dept of Homeland Security Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card)
  • Current passport or enhanced driver's license and eligible for entry into Canada
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States, without restriction
  • Satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical for work
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task
  • Ability and desire to put safety first
  • Experience working as part of a team and desire to be a team player
  • Desire to achieve our goals of keeping everyone safe, doing no harm to the environment, and providing superior customer service.