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Pursuitcollection

Port Engineer

Seward, AK

Oversee the Assistant Port Engineers daily maintenance tasks, long-term projects, parts ordering, and provide technical guidance to ensure timely and cost-effective outcomes * Assist Assistant Port ...

Pursuit Collection

Port Engineer

Seward, AK · On-site

Oversee the Assistant Port Engineers daily maintenance tasks, long-term projects, parts ordering, and provide technical guidance to ensure timely and cost-effective outcomes * Assist Assistant Port ...

Allen Marine Tours

Port Engineer

Juneau, AK · On-site

$70K - $125K/yr

Supervise Assistant Port Engineer and Deckhands, monitor engine logs for each vessel, and maintain independent logs on all work completed. * Complete required maintenance on a prescribed schedule ...

Allen Marine Tours

Port Engineer

Ketchikan, AK · On-site

$70K - $125K/yr

Supervise Assistant Port Engineer and Deckhands, monitor engine logs for each vessel, and maintain independent logs on all work completed. * Complete required maintenance on a prescribed schedule ...

Moran Towing Corporation

Port Engineer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$103K - $114K/yr

Ensures Assistant Port Engineer has identified goals to satisfactorily meet job requirements. * Provides guidance and career development opportunities for Assistant Port Engineer. REQUIRED ...

VANE BROTHERS

Port Engineer

Brooklyn, NY

Assure compliance to all USCG and other agency regulations by preparing vessels for USCG inspection and by administering agency regulations details. Assist Port Captain in supporting vessel Masters ...

State of Louisiana

PORT ENGINEER

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

The Port Engineer supports oceanographic research for Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium in ... Four (4) years of sea service as a First Assistant or Chief Engineer on research or commercial ...

V2X

... assist coordination and navigation and docking instructions * will oversee the entire Port ... Operations to include vessel berthing assignments, stevedore operations, vessel clearances ...

Vane Line Bunkering Llc

Port Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Assist Port Captain in supporting vessel Masters and Barge Captains in maintaining valid certifications and documents on vessels. Forecast and monitor respective Tug/Barge fleet operations expenses.

Vane Brothers

Port Engineer

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Assure compliance to all USCG and other agency regulations by preparing vessels for USCG inspection and by administering agency regulations details. Assist Port Captain in supporting vessel Masters ...

Southern Devall Towing Co

Port Engineer

Plaquemine, LA · On-site

Port Engineer REV 1 Department: Engineering Date 28-July-26 Reports to: Director, Port Engineers ... Maintain a professional relationship with vessel inspection authorities * Assist in developing and ...

VANE BROTHERS

Port Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Assure compliance to all USCG and other agency regulations by preparing vessels for USCG inspection and by administering agency regulations details. * Assist Port Captain in supporting vessel Masters ...

T-Solutions, Inc.

Port Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

As a Port Engineer, you will lead a maintenance team and act as the primary representative for the ... U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Marine Third Assistant Engineer (unlimited) or higher with a ...

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First Assistant Engineer

Seattle, WA • On-site

American Seafoods Group
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$150 - $200/hr

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Posted 8 days ago

Job description

USCG Licensed Fishing Assistant Engineer

Job Category: Vessel

  • Full-Time
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Washington Location Code
Seattle, WA 98121, USA

Description

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist the Chief Engineerin the operating,maintainingand repairing of all vessel engineering systems and processes:
  • Diesel propulsion and electric generating systems
  • Deck hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Fuel and lubrication systems
  • Sewage treatment
  • Heating and ventilation systems
  • Assist the Chief Engineer in ensuring compliance with all USCGmanning, watch standing, and operating regulations
  • Engage in the daily operations of the vessel at sea and in port
  • Assist the Chief Engineer inestablishing,monitoringandmaintainingpreventative maintenance programs on all main engineering systems
  • Assist the Chief Engineer inmaintainingship fuel and discharge logs
  • Assist the Chief Engineer inmaintainingspare parts inventory and making requisitions through AMOS D system following established guidelines and procedures
  • Strictly support all ASC policies and company philosophies
  • Attend andparticipatein all company sponsored training programs as well as outside training in managementor engineering related courses
  • Maintain the vessel asDetNorskeVeritasClass Society andregulatory society requirements
Skill and ExperienceRequired
  • Mustpossesscurrent US Coast Guard License to legallyoperateassigned vessel
  • Must be certified topurchaseand handle refrigerants
  • Must be highly qualified tooperateand troubleshoot all marine systems asindicatedabove
  • Knowledgeable in oil spill response and recovery per regulations
  • Knowledgeable in proper handling anddisposal ofhazardous materials
  • Thorough understanding and compliance toMarpolregulations
  • Competent team leader and participantin vessel’sabandon ship,fire-fightingand man overboard drills
  • Ability to weldand cutvarious typesof metals
  • Ability tointerface ina cooperative and businesslike manner with company vendor representatives, shipyardrepresentativesand outside contractors
  • Documented knowledge of factory trawlers’machinery and equipment
Physical Ability
  • Must meet US Coast Guard licensing standardsregardingphysical condition,hearingand eyesight minimums
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug tests
  • Must be capable of boarding and exiting a vessel without physicalassistanceby climbing up and down a gangplank or using a Jacob’s ladder
  • Must climb or descend one or more set of steep stairs, or vertical ladders inside and outside the vessel in all weather conditions as extreme as 30 degrees below zero
Work Schedule

12 hours or more per day for the duration of the trip,including loading and unloading

Ability to work at sea for extended periods of time

Perform tie-up, shipyard and in-port work for required maintenance as directed by ASC management on a 12-hour per day schedule

Compensation

Estimated annual earnings of $150,000 - $200,000 DOE

*Calculated based on hourly shipyard pay andcrew share

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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