First Assistant Engineer
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-site · Seattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Assist the Chief Engineer in operating, maintaining and repairing marine engineering systems aboard a vessel, including diesel propulsion, electrical generating systems, deck hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fuel and lubrication systems, refrigeration, sewage treatment, desalination/water making, vacuum sanitation, heating and ventilation, with responsibility to ensure compliance with USCG manning and operating regulations. Participate in daily vessel operations at sea and in port, establish and monitor preventative maintenance programs, maintain ship fuel and discharge logs, manage spare parts via AMOS D, and uphold ASC policies. Attend company and external training, and maintain vessel compliance to Det Norske Veritas class and regulatory requirements. Requires a US Coast Guard license for UFIV – Oceans (HP-Limited), refrigerant handling certification, knowledge of MARPOL regulations, hazardous materials handling, and the ability to weld and work with shipyard/vendors; capable of extended sea duty and 12-hour shift structures.
Required Qualifications
- Coast Guard License Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessel license required: Assistant Engineer, UFIV – Oceans (HP-Limited)
- Must possess current US Coast Guard License to legally operate assigned vessel
- Must be certified to purchase and handle refrigerants
- Must be highly qualified to operate and troubleshoot all marine systems as indicated above
- Knowledgeable in oil spill response and recovery per regulations
- Knowledgeable in proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials
- Thorough understanding and compliance to Marpol regulations
- Competent team leader and participant in vessel’s abandon ship, fire-fighting and man overboard drills
- Ability to weld and cut various types of metals
- Ability to interface in a cooperative and businesslike manner with company vendor representatives, shipyard representatives and outside contractors
- Documented knowledge of factory trawlers’ machinery and equipment
- Must meet US Coast Guard licensing standards regarding physical condition, hearing and eyesight minimums
- Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug tests
- Must be capable of boarding and exiting a vessel without physical assistance by climbing up and down a gangplank or using a Jacob’s ladder
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