Marine Engineer (Diesel)

City of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Wastewater Treatment is hiring a Marine Engineer (Diesel) to assist with operating and maintaining engineering systems aboard Department marine vessels. The role includes standing watch, carrying out required maintenance and repairs, transferring fuel and bilge water, and performing other duties assigned by the Chief Engineer to support safe and efficient vessel operation.

Candidates selected through this posting will initially be hired provisionally. To be considered for permanent employment, provisional employees must take and pass the next civil service examination for Marine Engineer (Diesel) and obtain a list number issued by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services. Employees who do not take and pass the exam may not be able to continue in the provisional position.

The work can involve walking on steep gangways, ladders, and stairs while wearing flotation coats; communicating in noisy environments; standing watch aboard ship, requiring good vision and hearing; responding with speed and agility during shipboard emergencies; and lifting equipment weighing up to 100 pounds. This is a brief description and does not include all duties of the position.

Requirements

• Hold a valid United States Coast Guard Marine Inspection Service license for Third Assistant Engineer, Motor Vessels, of at least 6000 H.P., or an appropriate higher-level license such as Second Assistant Engineer or Chief Engineer.
• Maintain the required license for the duration of employment.
• To be considered for permanent employment after provisional hiring, take and pass the next civil service examination for Marine Engineer (Diesel) and obtain a list number issued by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services.
• The work requires good vision and hearing, the ability to communicate orally in noisy environments, speed and agility during shipboard emergencies, and the ability to lift equipment up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation and maintenance of engineering systems aboard Department marine vessels.
• Stand watch aboard ship.
• Perform required maintenance and repairs.
• Transfer fuel and bilge water.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Chief Engineer to support safe and efficient vessel operation.

What This Job Offers

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