3rd Assistant Engineer - Marine

ConocoPhillips • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The 3rd Assistant Engineer works under the direction of the Chief Engineer and 1st Assistant Engineer and is primarily responsible for maintenance of diesel-powered electric generators, air compressors, purifiers, and electrical systems aboard a Polar Tankers vessel. The role also involves participating in drills and emergencies and helping enforce rules, procedures, regulations, and pollution-prevention requirements. The position is safety-sensitive.

The engineer safely and efficiently operates the engineering plant, performs routine maintenance and inspections, completes electrical work, and monitors machinery and activities from the engine control room. The role requires independent work, regular work at height, and being on call around the clock for emergencies. Workdays are 12 hours and may not exceed 15 hours. Employees must be willing and able to spend periods of more than two months away from home. Normal officer tours are 60 days onboard followed by 60 days of paid leave, with one day of paid leave earned for each day worked onboard.

Polar Tankers, a wholly owned subsidiary of ConocoPhillips, transports North Slope production from Valdez, Alaska, to refineries primarily on the U.S. West Coast. The company operates five Endeavour-class tankers. Relocation assistance is not provided, and U.S. employment-authorization sponsorship is unavailable. Successful applicants are ConocoPhillips employees represented by the Atlantic Maritime Officers Association (AMOA).

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Currently hold, or be able to obtain with or without reasonable accommodation, a U.S. Passport.
• Hold a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC); proof of application is required before beginning work.
• Hold a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with the required endorsements: Officer In Charge Of An Engineering Watch (OICEW), Able Seafarer – Engine, Rating Forming Part Of An Engineering Watch (RFPEW), Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSC), Medical First-Aid Provider, Advanced Fire Fighting, Basic Training, Vessel Personnel With Designated Security Duties (VPDSD), Security Awareness, Third Assistant Engineer – Motor, QMED (any rating), and Lifeboatman.
• Be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to spend periods in excess of two months away from home.
• Be willing and able to work 12 hours per day, up to a maximum of 15 hours, and be on call 24 hours a day for emergencies.
• Be able to push and pull up to 200 pounds and lift or carry up to 100 pounds from floor to shoulder.
• Be able to lift items from floor to overhead and transport items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to climb ladders and stairs from 5 to 200 feet in height and climb a rope pilot ladder to join or depart the vessel.
• Be able to perform equipment maintenance, stand for long periods, and attend to vessels physically, including confined-space entry and work in environmental extremes.
• Be able to walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry materials daily on even and uneven terrain, and work outdoors in varying weather, including temperature extremes.
• Be able to work alone a high percentage of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Marine Engineering, or foreign equivalent.
• At least one year of generator-maintenance experience.
• At least one year of experience working on air compressors.
• At least one year of direct experience sailing as a cadet on a tanker or ship.
• At least one year of direct experience sailing as an officer.
• MMC endorsements for Tankerman Engineer and Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations.
• Good written, verbal, and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to learn material needed to succeed in the role.
• Ability to pass certification exams satisfactorily.
• Ability to collaborate and work well with peers.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions clearly.
• Ability to apply common sense to achieve desired outcomes in accordance with company operating procedures and safety protocols.
• Organized, efficient, and methodical problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate the entire engineering plant under the supervision of the Chief Engineer.
• Routinely maintain generators, electric motors, air compressors, lube-oil purifiers, and main-engine and stern-tube lube-oil systems.
• Perform electrical work aboard the ship.
• Work independently and conduct megger testing, including testing and recording insulation resistance.
• Collect monthly lube-oil samples from all machinery.
• Work aloft and check pumps and machinery during rounds.
• Monitor activities from the engine control room.
• Participate in all drills and emergencies and assist with enforcing rules, procedures, regulations, and pollution-prevention requirements.
• Work 12 hours per day, not exceeding 15 hours per day, and remain on call 24 hours a day for emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Mental health support and wellness programs.
• Competitive base pay and annual performance bonuses.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off, including one day of paid leave earned for each day worked onboard; normal tours are 60 days onboard followed by 60 days of paid leave.
• Paid parental leave and family support resources.
• Training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
• Peer-nominated awards, an inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed