Licensed Marine Engineer - Fishing Vessel

United States Seafoods LLC • Unalaska, AK

3h • Onsite

About The Position

United States Seafoods, a Commercial Fishing Company with factory trawlers operating out of Alaska, is seeking a qualified Licensed Marine Engineer to join one of our trawlers. This is a full-time, long-term position with a rotating schedule. The company fishes from January to November, with a total crew size of 50-70 members. Key crew members, including this role, work on a rotational schedule of approximately 60 days on and 60 days off. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity, prohibiting unlawful discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of marine engineering experience working onboard fishing vessels
• Hold a USCG Engineer of Uninspected Fishing Vessel or greater or DDE
• Must be available for the full contract period (Approx. up to 90 days)
• Adhere to the positions rotation schedule to ensure proper coverage

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with the Master, Office, and Counterpart
• Carryout all orders, requests and duties as assigned
• Perform maintenance and upkeep of all vessel equipment, including main propulsion, electrical generations, refrigeration plant, and hydraulics
• Operate, monitor, and evaluate engine performance, delivering clear, concise and timely reports of any equipment failure or damage and propose how to remedy such failure or damage
• Report all unsafe or un-seaworthy conditions to the Master
• Assist in maintenance and repair of all fishing and factory equipment, including refrigeration when needed to ensure the factory is running and maintained
• Directly Supervise and develop engine room personnel and support the factory technician, ensuring factory crew has the infrastructure for quality production
• Plan and coordinate use of manpower, material and equipment to ensure efficient maintenance of shipboard equipment, including overseeing inventory and organization of parts and storage

What This Job Offers

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