Chief Engineer Vitus Marine

The Engineer’s primary function is to ensure the efficient, safe operation and maintenance of all propulsion, electrical, and auxiliary systems of the vessel. Supervises and coordinates the activities of all engine room maintenance and operation. Have the ability to trouble-shoot, service, and repair equipment onboard the towed fuel barge, as may be assigned by the tug Master.

The standard work schedule is continuous from April through October for seasonal Alaska operations; however, this work schedule may vary. The seven days per week daily work schedule. Daily work hours for the watch may vary according to the operational demands of the vessel.

Essential Job Functions:

Ensures that the vessel’s mechanical and electrical machinery is properly operated, maintained and serviced, including all watertight doors, valves, piping, wiring within engine room, as well as shaft alleys, steering compartments, storerooms, workshops, compartments, and areas below the floor plates, voids and uptakes.
Makes frequent inspections of mechanical and electrical systems; makes necessary repairs and adjustment. Documents non-conformities that cannot be repaired while underway.
Records daily fuel consumption
Serves as Chief Engineer during one watch
Assigns deck department engine room duties on applicable watches
Orders stores, equipment and supplies for engineering operations
Available to trouble-shoot, service and repair equipment onboard the towed fuel barge as may be assigned by the tug Master. This includes but is not limited to: pump engines, generator engines, cargo pumps, PTO’s valves and valve actuators, portable pumps, navigational and house lighting systems, barge alarms and shut-downs, portable air compressors.
Knows and enforces applicable USCG rules and regulations. Maintains active safety program
Any other duties as required to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations
It is the responsibility of the crew to:
Adhere to the provisions of the COI;
Adhere to vessel Load Line requirements (where applicable)
Comply with the applicable provisions of USCG Subchapter M;
Comply with the TSMS, if one is applicable to the vessel;
Ensure that the master or officer in charge of a navigational watch is made aware of all known aspects of the condition of the vessels, including;
i) Those vessels being pushed, pulled, or hauled alongside; and
ii) Equipment and other accessories used for pushing, pulling, or hauling alongside other vessels
Minimize any distraction from the operation of the vessel or performance of duty; and
Report unsafe conditions to the master or officer in charge of a navigational watch and take effective action to prevent accidents.
Must be able to adhere to all company policies, United States Coast Guard and environmental regulations
Other

Job Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma, or equivalent
Merchant Mariner’s Document with QMED endorsement
Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
Drug-free certification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

Effective problem solving skills
Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and written
Ability to read, write and speak English
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure
Ability to deal with a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists

Education:

High school diploma, or equivalent
(1 year of directly related work experience may qualify to substitute 1 year of education to meet the education requirement)

Required Training & Certificates:

Merchant Mariner’s Document with PIC endorsement

TANK-PIC (BARGE-DL), TANK –ASST (DL)
Merchant Mariner’s Document OS or greater w/ STCW ‘95
Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
AB. Preferred
Attends training sessions, seminars and appropriate educational classes required by department.
Computer skills commensurate with program and job applications.
Physical Demand/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform…