First Assistant Engineer - Seaward Services - USNS Guam

Hornblower Group Inc.•Orlando, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The First Assistant Engineer is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the vessel’s engineering plant, as well as the supervision of engineering department members. This role requires participation in the safe operation of the vessel within USCG regulations, reporting issues to the Chief Engineer, and acting in the Chief Engineer's absence. The position involves performing daily/weekly/monthly preventative maintenance, managing spare parts inventory, processing sewage and oily water tanks, assisting shore technicians, maintaining daily logs, and making emergency repairs. A key aspect of the role is maintaining a safe and clean engine room, training new engineers, and ensuring performance and behavior meet legal and professional requirements. The First Assistant Engineer will also conduct drills with crew and live and work onboard a vessel on a rotational basis (typically 56 days on, 56 days off).

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
First Assistant Engineer Unlimited Horsepower USCG License.
STCW 95 Certificate
A valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
Have and maintain a valid U.S. Passport.
Computer literacy in Microsoft office software.
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to develop and execute innovative solutions to engineering problems.
Possess and demonstrate superior mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, electronic, and other skills exercised in engineering management of a large motor vessel.
Demonstrate appropriate management and administrative skills.
Utilize proven training and mentoring techniques.
Possess a thorough understanding of all-pertinent regulations and laws.
Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Logically and independently plan, organize, and complete work assignments.
Demonstrate well-developed inter-personal skills.
Set and achieve high standards of performance.
Demonstrate initiative and be able to make progress on multiple assignments under time constraints.
Possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
Five years’ experience as Marine Engineer demonstrating the ability to handle increasing levels of responsibility.
Specific training and experience in management of major on-board systems by type and brand.
Excellent career record in the marine industry.
Maintain compliance with USCG physical standards.
Ability to stand and walk on nearly a constant basis; ability to work long hours each day.
Ability to bend, rotate and reach frequently.
Ability to carry, push/pull and/or lift materials weighing upwards of 50 lbs.
Ascending/descending stairs or ladders safely.
Ability to manipulate/handle/grip materials required to perform job.
Ability to maneuver through/in/around small and/or confined areas within the vessel.
Must be able to maintain both static and dynamic standing balance to complete various duties associated with job.
Must be capable of performing emergency duties as listed in the vessel’s station bill.
Successful completion of in-house IMO-HSC Type Rating Program.
Be able to acquire and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Accept Immunizations as required by Contract due to area of operation and/or nature of work.
Participate in Seaward Services, Inc. (SSI), Military Sealift Command (MSC), Safety, Seamanship and other training or meetings as required.

Nice To Haves

Existing secret clearance
Government vessel training
Bachelor’s degree preferred from maritime academy, or in related field, or equivalent experience.
High Speed passenger vessel experience preferred.
Water Jet Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintenance and operation of vessel systems within legal requirements of USCG, FCC and other pertinent regulatory agencies.
Participate in the safe operation of the vessel as required within USCG regulations.
Report any problems to the Chief Engineer immediately.
Understudy the Chief Engineer and be able to act in his absence.
Perform all duties and responsibilities normally expected of a vessel’s First Assistant Engineer.
Operate the vessel appropriate to the parameters of the IMO-HSC.
Perform daily/weekly/monthly preventative maintenance as per maintenance schedule.
Properly stock and inventory the vessel’s spare parts.
Properly process and pump sewage and oily water tanks when needed.
Assist shore technicians as needed.
Maintain daily logs.
Make emergency repairs when needed.
Maintain a safe and clean engine room.
Train new engineers as required.
Ensure that performance and behavior of engineers meets legal and professional requirements.
Conduct drills with Marine and Non-marine crew as directed by the Master or with engineering crew.
Additional job duties as assigned.