Ferry Chief Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-03
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Safety Engineer -
Transportation
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
agency
dept of transportation
division job classification titleferry chief engineer (s)
position number gradenc10
about usit’s the mission of the nc department of transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of north carolina. We encourage you to consider joining ncdot where our work not only serves the citizens of north carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.
descriptionof work
please note that all positions close at 12:00 am on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 pm prior to the posted closing date.
this is an extended posting for ferry chief engineer positions within the ferry division. Multiple ferry chief engineer positions will be filled from this posting. We will be filling positions for the following locations:
- cedar island
- cherry branch
- currituck
- hatteras
- ocracoke
- pamlico river
- southport
- swan quarter
if there currently is not a vacancy at one of these locations, your application will be considered if a vacancy becomes available.
work in this class involves full responsibility for supervising and coordinating activities of vessel personnel engaged in operating and maintaining propulsion and other engines, generators, deck, machinery, electrical, refrigeration and sanitation equipment and other related systems on board ferry vessels. Employees operate the engineering systems in accordance with rules and regulations established by the u.s. Coast guard, north carolina department of transportation and policies and procedures of the ferry division.
Employees are responsible for following all safety and homeland security rules and regulations. Work is reviewed by superiors through written reports and by inspections performed by united states coast guard personnel. Employees may perform other duties as required.
shift work – 7 days on and 7 days off (tuesday – monday)
note: a copy of both twic and merchant mariner credential endorsed as chief engineer; or limited assistant engineer or possess endorsement stating, "chief engineer of motor propelled vessel of less than 4,000 hp restricted to north carolina department oftranportation passenger ferries" must be presented at time of the interview process.
duties include, but not limited to:- checks, operates, and maintains marine equipment such as engines, generators, steering gears, pumps, and other auxiliary equipment; performs minor emergency repairs while underway.
- executes orders received from the ferry master pertaining to starting, stopping, speed of vessel, and other operations while vessel is underway.
- maintains and operates all below-deck firefighting equipment.
- prepares and maintains records of all tools and parts; keeps daily logs of all machinery operations such as engine rpms, time, temperature, pressures, oil changes, quantity of fuel and water aboard, and all repairs made to engines auxiliary equipment.
- participates in minor repairs on motors, auxiliary equipment, and the hull.
salary grade and salary range: nc10 - $43,267 - $75,718
management prefers applicants with the following:- knowledge of the operations, maintenance and repairs of marine diesel and gas engines, pumps, generators and other auxiliary equipment.
- knowledge of state, federal, and u.s. Coast guard laws and regulations regarding occupational hazards and safety precautions for engine room work aboard vessels.
- demonstrated ability supervising personnel in all areas of engine room operations.
- demonstrated ability to overhaul and maintain complex engineering equipment up to including large internal combustion diesel engines.
- skill in repairing and performing required periodic maintenance of the vessel’s equipment in accordance with manufacturers instructions, coast guard regulations and ferry division policy.
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