Chief Engineer (RSC)

Chief Engineer

SA-TECH is seeking to hire a Chief Engineer for various vessels at Naval Base Point Loma to ensure they are operational at all times.

Specific duties include (but are not limited to):

• Performs daily preventative maintenance and operates the propulsion and auxiliary engineering equipment and systems while underway.
• Maintains daily, weekly and monthly logs.
• Oversees the Assistant Engineer in daily assigned duties.
• Ensures that the vessel is ready for operations at all times.
• Accurately documents system parameters for all main and auxiliary engineering equipment and monitors equipment performance while in operation.
• Performs Corrective Maintenance and troubleshoots issues with onboard systems.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of onboard engineering department parts and supplies.

Work Conditions:

• Will work ashore and afloat on the RSC vessels
• Overtime is required
• Vessels may stay out at sea and not return to port multiple days (but not weeks or months) in a row (occurs frequently)
• Operations are conducted in a variety of weather conditions and sea states
• Normal shipboard physical activity is required

Requirements

Education/Experience/Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of previous experience as a Designated Duty Engineer or higher is required; ten (10) years is preferred.
• Must be familiar with common preventative/corrective maintenance actions, maintenance programs, supervising engine room personnel, accurate completion of routine marine engineering documentation, official logs, records and administrative procedures.
• USCG Designated Duty Engineer 4000 HP Upon Near Coastal Waters with valid medical certificate required.
• USCG Designated Duty Engineer Any HP or greater with valid medical certificate preferred.
• Current Driver's License required; must be able to be insured through company's vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a SECRET clearance throughout employment.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.