Chief Engineer

Tasks & Responsibilities under the direction of the Port Engineer:

• Valid MMC (AB endorsment preferred but not required)

• Valid TWIC

• Valid passport and drivers license

• Ability to pass a drug test per coast guard regulations

• DDE 4000

• Follow Advanced understanding and abilities in the unsupervised maintenance, repair,

  and design of all vessel systems.

• Advanced mechanical abilities including power pack replacements, small engine

  overhaul, etc.

• Excellent skills in the training of other engineers, assistant engineers, and all other crew.

• Proficient in the operation of winches.

• Proactively clean engine room, including: wiping down, degreasing, painting, organizing,

  inventorying, etc. 

• Carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance and repairs for all equipment on the

  vessel.

• Create work plan and execute daily tasks in accordance with the established schedule in

  Vessel Management System.

• Update completed tasks with notes in Vessel Management System as completed.

• Maintain inventory of tools and critical/spare parts on board the vessel.

• Assign work to any assistant engineering staff and monitor to ensure satisfactory

  completion.

SKILLS, APTITUDES, QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Ability to handle stressful situations with focus.

• Understanding importance and taking pride and responsibility in mastering the small

  things, before mastering the big ones.

• Understand and respect the chain of command. Ability to take direction no matter how it

  is given.

• Continuously demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and ownership by being pro-

  active in all situations /tasks.

Physical Aptitudes Required:

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. without restriction; positions involve lifting, pulling, and

  operating heavy equipment and objects.

• Ability to bend, stoop, or squat frequently and climb high steps/ladders several times per

  day.

• Physical dexterity and strength to operate deck machinery; work on equipment that is

  poorly accessible or in confined workspaces.

• Must be able to keep balance/equilibrium while performing duties at various heights.

• Ability to work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.

• Adequate hearing and vision ability per USCG standards.

• Proper heat/cold tolerance, working in all weather conditions.

• Understand that you will working while exposed to grease, dirt, paint, water, etc. that may

  regularly be on your skin, hair, and clothing.

• Able to swim