Deck Engineer Machinist - Trainee

Starting Salary: $59,193
Upon Credentialing: $121,680
* * Annual Average Salary

The Deck Engineer Mechanic/Machinist (In Training) is a civil service mariner (CIVMAR) in a developmental training status, employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC exists to support the joint warfighter across the full spectrum of military operations. MSC provides on-time logistics, strategic sealift, as well as specialized missions anywhere in the world, in contested or uncontested environments.

** MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
** Must be a United States Citizen of at least 18 years of age. Possess and maintain a valid U.S. Passport with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expiration date. Possess and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) and/or Department of Defense (DOD) Common Access with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expirations date. United States Coast Guard (USCG) Medical Certificate without any Limitations/Restrictions, with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expiration date.

United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner's Credential (MMC), with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expiration date with the following endorsement(s):
Ordinary Seaman, Wiper, Stewards Department (FH) with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expiration date.

Former or current U.S. Navy Engineman (EN), Damage Control man (DC), Gas Turbine Systems Technician (GS or GSM), Hull Technician (HT), Machinery Repairman (MR) or Machinist Mate (MM) or other equivalent branches of the U.S. Military with experience related to deck engineer machinist, with experience with machinery located on the deck and other areas outside of the main engine room. This includes equipment like cranes, winches, elevators, and the machinery associated with underway replenishment (UNREP);

and a minimum of 4 (four) years combined sea service assigned to a ship.

OR Commercial experience with 180 days of service in a rating at or above the level of Engine Utility man with experience with machinery located on the deck and other areas outside of the main engine room. This includes equipment like cranes, winches, and elevators while sailing in international waters. Examples of qualifying ratings above an Engine Utility man include but are not limited to:
Electronic/Refrigerating Engineer, Oiler, Boiler Technician (formerly Fireman)/Water tender, Junior Engineer, and a minimum of 4 (four) years of cumulative sea duty aboard ocean-going vessels that operate in international waters.

Experience working with UNREP systems or cargo handling machinery. Background in technical or industrial maintenance environments. Experience with shipboard maintenance documentation and diagnostics.