Unlicensed Vessel Assistant Engineer

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Assistant Engineers work under the direction, guidance, and training of the Chief Engineer to assist in operation, maintenance and repair the vessel's operating systems: diesel engines, generators, refrigeration, electrical and hydraulic equipment, water‑making and sanitary equipment, deck machinery, factory equipment, pumps, cooling, and conveyor systems during the portion of their shift scheduled in the engine room. Assistant engineers may maintain the engine room and other logs as required by the company or other agencies.

Assistant Engineers also assist in fueling the vessel and transferring fuel onboard.

• Work under the direction, guidance, and training of the chief engineer
• Assist in operation, maintenance, and repair of the vessel's operating systems: diesel engines, generators, refrigeration, electrical and hydraulic equipment, water‑making and sanitary equipment, deck machinery and fish hauling equipment, factory equipment, pumps, cooling, and conveyor systems
• Perform work assignments under the direction of the chief engineer
• Assist in transfer of bulk petroleum products
• Maintain an inventory control system
• Under oversight of the chief engineer, prepare department records and reports as required by the company, USCG, OSHA and other agencies
• Oversee a safety program
• Ensure all engineering crew are trained and fully cognizant of the job hazards
• Ensure LOCKOUT‑TAG‑PLUS procedures are communicated, followed, and enforced
• Resolve technical problems as they occur
• Give specific directions in the case of an emergency
• Work up to eight (8) hours of each shift in the factory assisting in fish processing operations, as directed by the Factory Foreman

• Assistant engineers work at least 16 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Work hours may be extended as necessary which may result in uneven shifts and sleep patterns.
• Breaks are determined by the business needs of the fish processing plant. Unplanned, unscheduled breaks are prohibited except in health or safety related incidents.

• Employees and the vessel will be operating in extremely remote and austere locations; often days away from land or dock facilities.
• Protective clothing and equipment (rain gear, gloves, rubber boots, noise suppression devices, hardhat, safety goggles, fire extinguisher, respirator, life preserver and survival suit) will be required.
• Exposure to various species of fish; wet, humid and freezing conditions; fish processing equipment such as headers, movable and stationary conveyor systems, knives, hoists, pressure washers, cleaning chemicals, shovels, buckets, baskets, and aluminum pans.
• Noise levels are usually loud; the vessel in the ocean produces varying degrees of motion in the factory.
• Engineers are regularly exposed to moving machinery, vibration, and risk of electrical shock.

• Engine room experience on a catcher processor vessel.
• Earned high school diploma or GED. Education verification will be required prior to hire.
• 24 months or more of relevant verifiable work experience in the last four years. Work history must be provided during the application process. No exceptions.

• Board and exit the vessel by gangplank or Jacob's ladder without assistance.
• Board or exit a skiff without assistance in all weather conditions.
• Ascend and descend steep stairways and ladders in all temperatures.
• Work at least 16½ hours per day, 7 days per week for the duration of the contract.
• Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time.
• Stand and walk; lift weights up to and over 50 pounds from floor to above head repeatedly.
• Use fingers, hands and arms to push, pull and reach.
• Bend and twist.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Work long hours in all kinds of weather.
• Work in a cold and wet environment.
• Don life jacket, life vest and/or survival suit without assistance.
• Must be able to pass pre‑employment and random drug tests per USCG regulations. This job is designated by O'Hara Corporation to be Safety Sensitive, and a pre‑employment drug screen is part of the hiring process.

• Ability to understand and communicate in English for emergency,…