Licensed Marine Engineer - Fishing Vessel

United States Seafoods LLC • Unalaska, AK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

United States Seafoods is recruiting a qualified Licensed Marine Engineer to work aboard one of its Alaska-based factory trawlers. The company operates commercial fishing vessels and seeks full-time, long-term employees willing to work a rotating schedule throughout the year. Fishing takes place from January to November, and vessels have approximately 50–70 crew members. Key crew members work a rotation of roughly 60 days on and 60 days off. The position requires availability for the full contract period, which may be up to approximately 90 days, and adherence to the rotation schedule to maintain coverage.

The Licensed Marine Engineer maintains and monitors vessel systems, including propulsion, electrical generation, refrigeration, and hydraulics. The role reports equipment problems and unsafe conditions, assists with maintenance of fishing and factory equipment, supervises and develops engine room personnel, supports the factory technician, and coordinates the people, materials, equipment, inventory, and storage needed for efficient shipboard maintenance. Compensation is competitive and based on experience.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working aboard fishing vessels.
• USCG Chief Engineer of Uninspected Fishing Vessel license or greater, or DDE.
• Availability for the full contract period, approximately up to 90 days.
• Ability to adhere to the position's rotation schedule.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with the Master, office, and counterpart.
• Carry out assigned orders, requests, and duties.
• Maintain and care for vessel equipment, including main propulsion, electrical generation, refrigeration plant, and hydraulics.
• Operate, monitor, and evaluate engine performance; promptly report equipment failure or damage and propose remedies.
• Report unsafe or unseaworthy conditions to the Master.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of fishing and factory equipment, including refrigeration as needed to keep the factory operating and maintained.
• Directly supervise and develop engine room personnel and support the factory technician, ensuring factory crew have the infrastructure needed for quality production.
• Plan and coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment for efficient shipboard maintenance, including overseeing parts inventory and storage organization.
• Remain available for the full contract period and adhere to the rotation schedule to ensure proper coverage.

What This Job Offers

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