Ferry Engineer - Relief
About The Position
This is a Relief position providing professional services work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of diesel and gas engines and auxiliary equipment on marine vessels. Work involves monitoring all operating propulsion machinery and electrical generating facilities on-board vessels; and inspecting, adjusting, and maintaining machinery in accordance with established operational and safety standards. Performing security functions per the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 as well as provides information and direction to the public as necessary. Must be familiar with Ferry Service Vessel’s and engine room operations. Must be licensed with the USCG as a third assistant engineer or greater or possess a DDE4,000 HP endorsement. Clean and maintain the engine room, auxiliary spaces and various other systems on the vessel. Performs other duties as required by immediate supervisor. Must be in possession of a valid TWIC or be able to get one within 30 days. Candidates may be scheduled to work aboard any of the MSFS vessels stationed in Swan's Island, Islesboro, Vinalhaven, North Haven, or Rockland.
Requirements
- Experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of marine engines and auxiliary equipment.
- Must be licensed with the USCG as a third assistant engineer or greater or possess a DDE4,000 HP endorsement.
- Must be in possession of a valid TWIC or be able to get one within 30 days.
- Required to have a current TWIC Card - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Ferry Service Vessel’s and engine room operations.
Responsibilities
- Operation, maintenance, and repair of diesel and gas engines and auxiliary equipment on marine vessels.
- Monitoring all operating propulsion machinery and electrical generating facilities on-board vessels.
- Inspecting, adjusting, and maintaining machinery in accordance with established operational and safety standards.
- Performing security functions per the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002.
- Providing information and direction to the public as necessary.
- Cleaning and maintaining the engine room, auxiliary spaces and various other systems on the vessel.
- Performing other duties as required by immediate supervisor.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- 12 days of sick leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (Maine Public Employees Retirement System - MainePERS)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
