QMED Oiler

WHOI

98d

About The Position

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a QMED Oiler. The position begins December 18, 2025 and ending Mid-March. Reporting to the Engineering Officer on Watch, assists engineers with the proper operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, performs general engine room duties, and stands watches. Performs general duties, including wiping oil; maintaining tools; and cleaning, preparing, and painting of machinery, equipment, and related spaces. Lubricates moving parts of propulsion engines and auxiliary equipment. Pumps bilges, and cleans strainers, filters, and centrifuges checks, during scheduled rounds, the proper operation of machinery; maintains proper temperatures and pressures; and records data in engineering log. Assists engineers, while in port, with maintenance and repair of engine room equipment and spaces; loading freshwater, stores, and bunkers; connecting to shore side power and water, and maintenance and inventory of spare parts. Keeps a log of all watch operations and conditions, including unusual occurrences and emergency signals. May stand engine room watch, and generator watch in port. May be assigned day work and performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• One year sea duty as an Oiler; in the absence of a diploma, equivalent work experience.
• U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Credential endorsed as a QMED Oiler.
• Familiarity with a variety of engine room equipment and tools.
• Ability to discern and help repair equipment malfunctions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Demonstrate good safety practices and procedures.
• All applicable training as required by the Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.
• Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Unexpired Passport.
• Pass a Pre-employment DOT drug screen.
• Unexpired (STCW Expiration date) USCG med Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Oiler experience on similar vessel.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with the proper operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Perform general engine room duties.
• Stand watches.
• Maintain tools and clean, prepare, and paint machinery and equipment.
• Lubricate moving parts of propulsion engines and auxiliary equipment.
• Pump bilges and clean strainers, filters, and centrifuges.
• Check the proper operation of machinery during scheduled rounds.
• Maintain proper temperatures and pressures and record data in engineering log.
• Assist engineers with maintenance and repair of engine room equipment and spaces.
• Load freshwater, stores, and bunkers.
• Connect to shore side power and water.
• Maintain and inventory spare parts.
• Keep a log of all watch operations and conditions.
• Stand engine room watch and generator watch in port.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED