First Assistant Engineer

USCG Licensed Fishing Assistant Engineer Job Category : Vessel Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Seafoods Group