Unlicensed Vessel Chief Engineer 2026

Chief Engineer

Excellence. Innovation. Integrity. Passion.

Catcher processor engineer experience and Chief Engineer license preferred.

The Chief Engineer directs and oversees the operation, maintenance, and repairs of the vessel's operating systems: diesel engines, generators, refrigeration, electrical and hydraulic equipment, water making and sanitary equipment, deck machinery, factory equipment, pumps, cooling, and conveyor systems. Chief Engineers also maintain the engine room and other logs as required by the company or other agencies. Chief Engineers are also responsible for fueling the vessel and transferring liquids, refrigerants, and fuel onboard. Chief Engineers are expected to work closely with Port Engineering staff to coordinate and complete shipyard projects.

Essential Duties:

Chief Engineers must be able to:

• Operate, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment onboard the vessel including but not limited to:
• Engines, generators
• Hydraulic systems, pumps, motors
• Refrigeration equipment
• Sewage and water treatment systems
• Electrical, steering, and cooling equipment
• Various power and hand tools, welding equipment, and two-way radios
• Perform work assignments on any or all the above systems.
• Maintain or repair fish hauling equipment located on the trawl deck as directed.
• Transfer bulk petroleum and refrigeration products.
• Maintain an inventory control system.
• Prepare department records and reports as required by the company, USCG, OSHA and other agencies.
• Ensure all engineering crew are trained and fully cognizant of the job hazards.
• Ensure LOCK OUT-TAGS PLUS procedures are communicated, followed, and enforced.
• Resolve technical problems as they occur.
• Give specific directions in case of an emergency.

Work Schedule:

• Chief Engineers work at least 16.5 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Work hours may be extended as necessary which may result in uneven shifts and sleep patterns.
• Breaks are determined by the business needs of the fish processing plant. Unplanned, unscheduled breaks are prohibited except in health or safety related incidents.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, employees and the vessel will be operating in extremely remote and austere locations; often days away from land or dock facilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to wear protective clothing and equipment such as rain gear (pants and sleeves), gloves, rubber boots, noise suppression devices, and use as required: hardhat, safety goggles, fire extinguisher, respirator, life preserver and survival suit.
• Employees will be exposed to various species of fish; wet, humid, and freezing conditions; fish processing equipment such as headers, movable and stationary conveyor systems, knives, hoists, pressure washers, cleaning chemicals, shovels, buckets, baskets, and aluminum pans.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees work onboard a vessel in the ocean which by nature produces varying degrees of motion in the factory.
• While performing the duties of this job, Engineers are regularly exposed to moving machinery, vibration, and risk of electrical shock.