Ferry Engineer - Relief (Anticipated Vacancy)

State of Maine • Rockland, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ferry Engineer is a relief position with the Maine State Ferry Service. Employees are scheduled for 80 hours over a two-week period and may serve aboard any Ferry Service vessel operating out of Rockland, Lincolnville, or Bass Harbor. The role provides professional services in the operation, maintenance, and repair of diesel and gas engines and auxiliary equipment on marine vessels.

The engineer monitors propulsion machinery and electrical generating facilities, and inspects, adjusts, and maintains machinery in accordance with operational and safety standards. The position also performs security functions under the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, provides information and direction to the public as needed, and cleans and maintains the engine room, auxiliary spaces, and other vessel systems. Employees perform other duties as required by their immediate supervisor.

Candidates must be familiar with Ferry Service vessels and engine room operations, hold a U.S. Coast Guard license as a third assistant engineer or higher or possess a DDE 4,000 HP endorsement, and have a valid TWIC or be able to obtain one within 30 days. Before attaining permanent status, employees must meet the U.S. Coast Guard marine engineer licensing requirement for the horsepower of the largest vessel owned by the State.

The State of Maine describes its total compensation package as including paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, health and dental insurance contributions, and retirement contributions. Benefits may vary by collective bargaining agreement and are prorated for less than full-time work.

Requirements

• Experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of marine engines and auxiliary equipment.
• Familiarity with Ferry Service vessels and engine room operations.
• U.S. Coast Guard license as a third assistant engineer or greater, or a DDE 4,000 HP endorsement.
• Possess a valid TWIC or be able to obtain one within 30 days; a current TWIC card is required.
• Before attaining permanent status, hold a U.S. Coast Guard license as a marine engineer for the horsepower of the largest vessel owned by the State.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair diesel and gas engines and auxiliary equipment on marine vessels.
• Monitor vessel propulsion machinery and electrical generating facilities.
• Inspect, adjust, and maintain machinery in accordance with operational and safety standards.
• Perform security functions in accordance with the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002.
• Provide information and direction to the public as necessary.
• Clean and maintain the engine room, auxiliary spaces, and other vessel systems.
• Perform other duties as required by the immediate supervisor.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• More than three weeks of vacation leave annually, with accrual increasing with years of service
• 12 days of sick leave annually
• State contribution of 85%-95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary
• Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% for participation
• State contribution of 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums
• State retirement contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS
• Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees

What This Job Offers

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