Engineer

Chief Engineer Position

The engineer is directly responsible to the master for the proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment on the vessel. The primary responsibility of the chief engineer is to safely operate and efficiently maintain vessel machinery.

Physical demands include the ability to read and understand written directives, possess physical dexterity, have adequate hearing, move heavy equipment, ascend and descend stairs and ladders, repair equipment in confined spaces, perform emergency duties, and have color vision.

Duties include stowing gear, maintaining engine valves, adhering to company policies, assisting in line-handling operations, emailing daily logs, inspecting emergency equipment, completing maintenance checklists, monitoring machinery alarms, overseeing fluid transfers, performing repairs and maintenance, operating vessel machinery, monitoring alarms, contacting the engineering department for towing instructions, maintaining engine room tools and equipment, complying with regulations, conducting oil and fuel transfers, maintaining firefighting equipment, reporting unsafe conditions, implementing stop-work responsibility, ensuring crew safety and preventing pollution, standing lookout, ordering machinery parts, filling out daily reports, checking fire-extinguishing systems, forwarding work orders, completing daily reports, inspecting steering gear and clutch controls, and adhering to lockout/tag-out procedures.

Required licensure and certifications include a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as a National Assistant Engineer Limited 6000 HP or greater, a National Designated Duty Engineer Any HP 500 GRT or greater, a valid medical certificate, and a Transportation Worker Identification Card.

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