Third Assistant Engineer -- Seaward Services - TSVRON

Hornblower Group, • Norfolk, VA

9d • $41 • Onsite

About The Position

The Third Assistant Engineer (3AE) serves as a vital member of the Engineering Department aboard Training Support Vessels. This position assists in the operation, maintenance, and repair of propulsion and auxiliary systems under the direction of the Chief Engineer and senior engineering officers. The 3AE stands engine room watches and participates in both underway and in-port engineering duties in accordance with the vessel’s operational requirements.

Requirements

• Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with STCW endorsements including: Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW), Able Seafarer – Engine, Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC).
• 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 all physical and medical requirements for shipboard engineering service, including working in confined spaces, climbing, and manual handling of tools and equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn and apply marine engineering principles.
• Ability to stand rotating watches and respond to engineering emergencies as required.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills to support coordinated engineering operations.
• Must meet all company and contractual requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Engineering Department and support safe and effective operation of all shipboard machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs on propulsion and auxiliary equipment as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Stand assigned engine room watches (Duty Engineer) in compliance with the vessel’s watch schedule and engineering watchstanding practices.
• Respond as the on-call Duty Engineer while the vessel is in homeport, following the rotational watch bill.
• Record and maintain accurate engineering logs, equipment readings, and maintenance notes as required.
• Comply with all engineering safety protocols, environmental regulations, and operational standards.
• Assist in monitoring system performance, reporting abnormalities, and supporting corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure reliable engineering operations and vessel readiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees