Ferry Engineer - Relief

State of Maine • Rockland, ME

1d • $26 - $37

About The Position

This is a full-time (80 hours biweekly) relief position providing professional services work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of diesel and gas engines and auxiliary equipment on marine vessels. Work may be performed on any vessels across the Maine State Ferry Service fleet (Rockland, Lincolnville, Bass Harbor). 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. To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience: Experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of marine engines and auxiliary equipment. Required to have a current TWIC Card - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card. Card is provided by TSA -Transportation Security Administration.

Requirements

• Experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of marine engines and auxiliary equipment.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

What This Job Offers

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