Vessel Engineer

Eastern Shipbuilding Group • Panama City, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not intended to be an employment contract. Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, waive or reduce these minimal standards. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described be interpreted as all-inclusive. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual is expected to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which imposes undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, and your duties and responsibilities may be different from those described. Operate and maintain all vessel equipment and systems, ability to recognize normal operation of all equipment. Performs scheduled rounds, filling out and maintaining engine room logbook, oil record book, sewage discharge and EPA logs Maintains and oversight of all Maintenance schedules, operational hours, equipment production and repair. Maintains proper oil and water levels and manages filtration in all propulsion equipment, main engines, reduction gears, PTO gears, servo system, bow thruster engine and gear. Operates and maintains main refrigeration plant, HVAC, electrical room, fresh and grey water systems Set’s and maintain all maintenance log programs Oversee all ship safety manual and procedures to include proper PPE, SDS structure and Vessel Lock out/Tags Plus procedures Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in ship navigational equipment operations.
• Advanced certifications in maritime safety and leadership.
• Strong understanding of maritime laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Valid MMC, TWIC Card, USCG Medical Certificate (with valid STCW date).
• Advanced first aid and CPR certification.
• Experience as Designated Duty Engineer (DDE)
• Minimum two (2) years' experience sailing as an Engineer
• Proficiency in emergency response and safety procedures.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Good physical health and stamina.
• Ability to pass a background check and health examination.
• High school diploma or GED equivalence plus three or more years of experience as a Maritime Vessel Chief Engineer, Merchant Mariner Credentials
• Integrity, ethics, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety-conscious, and multitasking.
• Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all vessel equipment and systems, ability to recognize normal operation of all equipment.
• Performs scheduled rounds, filling out and maintaining engine room logbook, oil record book, sewage discharge and EPA logs
• Maintains and oversight of all Maintenance schedules, operational hours, equipment production and repair.
• Maintains proper oil and water levels and manages filtration in all propulsion equipment, main engines, reduction gears, PTO gears, servo system, bow thruster engine and gear.
• Operates and maintains main refrigeration plant, HVAC, electrical room, fresh and grey water systems
• Set’s and maintain all maintenance log programs
• Oversee all ship safety manual and procedures to include proper PPE, SDS structure and Vessel Lock out/Tags Plus procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May directly or indirectly supervise ship crew for sea trials.

What This Job Offers

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