Marine Oiler

Overview

Under direct supervision, assists the Marine Engineer in the operation, maintenance and repair of motor ferry operation, auxiliary, and related equipment at the Staten Island Ferry; performs related work.

• Maintain appropriate levels and clean lube oil stores, operate oil filtration and centrifuge equipment, grease/lubricate bearings, pumps, couplings.
• Adjust steam burning boiler drafts and maintain proper combustion, pressure and water levels in boilers; read gauges and other indicators such as fuel oil pressure and temperature, steam pressure on heating boilers.
• Fill out orders and logs; assist Marine Engineer in repairing motor ferry operation, auxiliary equipment, and make manual repairs on boilers and boiler auxiliaries under supervision.
• Cleans, scrapes, paints compartments, bulkheads, auxiliary machinery, boiler room plates, bilges, and boilers as needed; wipes, cleans, polishes equipment.
• In ferry terminals, operate heating boilers; clean and adjust burners; maintain boiler feed pumps; secure and clean strainers; maintain proper temperature and pressure in fuel oil system.
• Inspect below deck emergency and rescue equipment; perform required duties at fire drills per U.S. Coast Guard and department regulations; respond to actual emergencies.
• Pump sludge tank to drums on deck and supervise removal; make periodic inspections of auxiliary machinery in engineering spaces.
• Examine hull for water leakage and bulkheads for seepage; look for structural damage in below deck compartments; report routine findings and unusual situations to supervisor for corrective action.
• Use bilge pumps to remove daily seepage; examine shaft bearings, stern glands, and bilges; assist Marine Engineer in tightening and renewing stern tube packing in shafts.
• Perform maintenance on standby equipment; disconnect shore power cable; fill and maintain potable water tank levels; flush line shaft bearings.
• Transfer oil from fuel barge to vessels; perform assigned fueling duties under direction of Marine Engineer.

Medical guidelines established by the U.S. Coast Guard apply to the position of Marine Oiler. Candidates must undergo a medical examination prior to appointment and thereafter, pursuant to Coast Guard regulations, and pass a drug screening for appointment. Marine Oilers are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during employment.

• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with endorsement and medical certificate must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by TSA must be possessed at appointment and maintained for duration of employment.

• Possession of a valid U.S. Coast Guard MMC with endorsement as a Designated Duty Engineer (DDE) of motor vessels of any horsepower or Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) with the following ratings: any rating, Junior Engineer, Oiler, or Fireman/Water tender.
• Possession of a valid U.S. Coast Guard MMC with endorsement for Third Assistant Engineer or higher of motor vessels of any horsepower.

• Position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program.
• As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
• There is no NYC residency requirement for this position.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.