1st Assistant Engineer

Grand River Navigation Company•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

Come Sail with us on the Great Lakes! If you are looking to sail with us as part of our Deck or Engine teams, safety, efficient operations, a family-oriented environment, one of the best leave and rotation systems on the Great Lakes, unprecedented teamwork and some of the most talented colleagues in the industry are just some of the reasons you will enjoy a career with us! Whether you work in Canada or the U.S., a total rewards package is everything you receive as an employee and includes your income, paid travel to/from the vessel, healthcare benefits, retirement savings plans and work/life balance with best in class rotation. Opportunities education and upgrade bonuses to support career growth at a pace that is right for each individual. Grand River Navigation Company is the U.S. operating subsidiary of Rand Logistics Corporation. Together with our Canadian sister company, Lower Lakes Towing Ltd., we are one of the largest marine transportation service providers operating on the Great Lakes today with a combined fleet of 15 bulk freight vessel is service to over 50 customers across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. "We can go where the big ships go and also where they can't!" Our Company is searching for qualified candidates for the position of 1st Assistant Engineer aboard our US flagged self-unloading vessels.

Requirements

TWIC Card - Transportation Worker Identification Credential
United States Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) issued by the United States Coast Guard (USCG)
MMC Endorsement as 1st Assistant Engineer of Motor Propelled Vessels Unlimited Horse Power
Unexpired US Passport or Enhanced Driver's License and allowed entry into Canada
Legally authorized to work in the US, without restriction
Excellent communication and ability to multi-task
Experience working as a team and desire to working together as a team player
Experience and desires to align to our Values: Creating a Positive Customer Experience, Health/Safety/Environment focused, High Integrity and Teamwork

Responsibilities

Safely manning an Engineering Watch
Complete tasks as assigned by the Preventative Maintenance System
Maintain Engine and Deck Equipment such as Air Compressors, Winches, Sewage Units, Ballast Pumps, Potable Water Pumps, and OWS
Other duties assigned by the Vessel’s Chief Engineer

Benefits

As an employee you are part of the Rand Logistics family where Teamwork and safety are a core value
Highly competitive wages and benefits
The best leave system in the industry
We pay for your travel to and from the vessel
Excellent Health and Retirement Benefits
Excellent safety record
Full comprehensive benefits package
Upgrade bonus
Paid training through MITAGS
And more!