QMED

Hornblower Group Inc. • Norfolk, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED) supports the safe and reliable operation of all engineering systems aboard Training Support Vessels. Under the direction of the Chief Engineer and licensed engineering officers, the QMED performs maintenance, repair, and operational tasks, stands engineering watches as assigned, and contributes to the efficiency and readiness of the Engineering Department. This is a casual/relief position requiring the employee to live in the Norfolk, Virginia area. The pay rate is $35.90 per hour, with potential for up to 44 hours of overtime while on mission.

Requirements

• Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with STCW endorsements including Able Seafarer – Engine, Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW), Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC), and Basic Training.
• Valid USCG Medical Certificate meeting engineering service standards.
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must possess or be eligible for a United States Passport.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements for shipboard engineering duties, including the ability to work in hot spaces, climb ladders, and handle tools and equipment.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to follow technical instructions.
• Ability to stand rotating watches and respond to engineering emergencies as required.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to operate effectively within the Engineering Department.
• Must meet all company and contractual requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must live in the Norfolk, Virginia area.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Engineering Department and support daily engineering operations.
• Stand assigned engine room watches in accordance with vessel operational and watchstanding requirements.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, and engineering support systems as directed by the Chief Engineer or senior engineering officers.
• Assist with routine inspections, equipment monitoring, lubrication, filter changes, and other preventive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain engineering spaces in a clean, safe, and well-organized condition.
• Follow safety, environmental, and engineering operational standards and procedures.
• Record machinery readings, maintenance notes, and engineering log entries as required.
• Assist with equipment operation and system monitoring during vessel movements, evolutions, and drills.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure safe and effective engine room operations.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed