Marine Oiler

City of New York•New York City, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, assists the Marine Engineer in the operation, maintenance and repair of motor ferry operation, auxiliary, and related equipment at the Staten Island Ferry; performs related work. This role involves maintaining appropriate levels of oil and lubricant in various engine systems, operating and cleaning filtration equipment, greasing and lubricating components, and assisting with boiler operations and repairs. The Marine Oiler is also responsible for general cleaning and maintenance of compartments and equipment, inspecting safety equipment, participating in emergency drills, and reporting findings and issues to supervisors. Additionally, the role includes duties related to fueling, transferring oil, and maintaining potable water systems. Specific medical, drug testing, Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) requirements must be met and maintained.

Requirements

Possession of a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (MMC) with endorsement as a Designated Duty Engineer (DDE) of motor vessels of any horsepower or Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) with the following ratings: any rating, Junior Engineer, Oiler, or Fireman/Watertender.
OR Possession of a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential (MMC) with endorsement for Third Assistant Engineer or higher of motor vessels of any horsepower.
Medical guidelines established by the U.S. Coast Guard must be met.
Must pass a drug screening.
Must possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at the time of appointment.
Must maintain a valid MMC with endorsement and medical certificate for the duration of employment.
Must maintain a valid TWIC for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

Maintains appropriate levels of oil and lubricant in all main engines, ship service diesel generator, main propulsion equipment, shaft bearings, reduction gears, and pumps.
Maintains and cleans lube oil stores.
Operates and cleans oil filtration and centrifuge equipment.
Greases and lubricates bearings, pumps, and couplings.
Adjusts steam burning boiler drafts and maintains proper combustion, pressure, and water levels in boilers.
Reads gauges and other indicators such as fuel oil pressure and temperature, steam pressure on heating boilers.
Fills out orders and logs.
Assists the Marine Engineer in the operation, maintenance, and repair of motor ferry operation, auxiliary, and related equipment.
Makes manual repairs on boilers and boiler auxiliaries under supervision.
Cleans, scrapes, and/or paints compartments, bulkheads, auxiliary machinery, boiler room plates and bilges, and boilers.
Wipes, cleans, and polishes equipment.
Operates heating boilers, cleans and adjusts burners, and maintains boiler feed pumps in Ferry Terminals.
Secures and cleans strainers and maintains proper temperature and pressure in fuel oil system in Ferry Terminals.
Inspects below deck emergency and rescue equipment.
Performs required duties at fire drills in accordance with United States Coast Guard and department regulations.
Takes required actions in the event of an actual fire, rescue, or other emergency.
Pumps sludge tank to drums on deck and supervises their removal.
Makes periodic inspections of all auxiliary machinery in engineering spaces.
Examines hull for water leakage and bulkheads for water seepage and looks for structural damage in all below deck compartments.
Reports routine findings to supervisor after making inspection.
Reports any unusual situations to supervisor for immediate corrective action with a complete description of the problem.
Uses bilge pumps to remove normal daily accumulated seepage from compartments.
Examines shaft bearings, stern glands, and bilges.
Assists Marine Engineer tightening and renewing stern tube packing in shafts.
Performs maintenance on items not in use (standby equipment).
Disconnects shore power cable.
Fills and maintains level in potable water tanks.
Flushes line shaft bearings.
Transfers oil from fuel barge to vessels.
Performs assigned fueling duties under the direction of the Marine Engineer.