Assistant Engineer; Vessel

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient management of the engineering department and keeping the Master fully informed of the state of the machinery and equipment. Supervises and coordinates activities of crew engaged in operating, proper labeling, inspection, and maintaining propulsion engines, deck machinery, electrical refrigeration, and sanitary equipment.
• Report any shortcomings, inaccuracies, or conflicts in any portion of the Master’s System (MS) to the Master.

• Ensures paperwork requirements are met.
• Understands procedures and is able to receive and pump all fluids and cargo.
• Adheres to and complies with company policies, USCG, and environmental regulations.
• Works a rotation involving 12 hours in a 24‑hour period with occasional hours not to exceed 14 consecutive hours.
• Overhauls lifeboats and lifeboat gear and lowers or raises lifeboats with a winch or falls.
• May be concerned with only one phase of duties, such as maintenance of the ship's gear and decks or watch duties.
• Participates in safety and rescue drills for emergency situations.
• Provides and/or assists with training.
• Lubricates deck machinery and equipment.
• Knowledgeable of all the vessel's machinery, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
• Performs any duty that may be required as part of training.
• Holds a valid merchant mariner credential.
• Ensures cleanliness of the engine room, bilges, rudder room, and void spaces; maintains engine room watch when underway, examines machinery for specified pressures and flow of lubricants, oils, and greases moving parts.

• Includes but are not limited to direction and mustering passengers in emergencies, passing out life jackets, controlling and operating lifesaving equipment, controlling and operating firefighting equipment.

• Is any position aboard a vessel that requires the person filling that position to perform one or more safety-sensitive duties on either a routine or emergency-only basis. Any person filling a safety-sensitive position is subject to U.S. Coast Guard drug and alcohol testing. All crew members are considered to be filling safety-sensitive positions as well.
• Ensures first aid is provided to victims.
• Launches lifeboats/life rafts.
• Firefighting and damage control.
• Responsible for securing water‑tight or gas‑tight integrity of the vessel.
• Emergency Repairs.
• Operates fixed fire‑fighting equipment.
• Assists on deck for man overboard crisis.
• Directed by the Master/Mate to take appropriate actions at the scene of an emergency.

• Designated Security Duties.

• Document and notify supervisor immediately of any accidents/illnesses/vessel incidents/ near misses/ etc.
• Participate and supervise the company’s safety programs (i.e. Safety Observations, Toolbox Talks, Permit to Work, Near Miss, Risk Assessments, etc.).
• Utilize “Stop Work Authority” if any personal safety, environmental risk, property damage, or company reputation is at risk.
• Responsible for ensuring the maintenance and use of all necessary PPE.
• Performs all duties while wearing protective equipment including foul weather gear, PFD, gloves, boots, eye protection, hearing protection, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring and supervising the elimination of at‑risk behaviors by reducing unsafe conditions and unsafe acts on and around the work site.

• Remain alert at all times for potential hazards.
• Responsible for imparting knowledge about the specific features, characteristics, and procedures of the vessel operations to crew members and the orientation of all new personnel aboard the vessel.
• Provide on‑the‑job training.
• Responsible for ongoing safety programs aboard the vessel, emergency drills, and emphasizing the use of PPE.
• Ensures that he/she is capable of navigating through and communicating the requirements and contents of the MS to company representatives, regulatory personnel, and vessel crew‑members.
• Perform any other additional duties that may be required or assigned.
• Instruct and assist in maintenance and repair.
• Ensures morale and discipline.
• Chief Engineers are to ensure full handover is completed with the oncoming Chief Engineer…