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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution · 13 hours ago

Third Assistant Engineer R/V Atlantis

United States

Part-time

Remote

Entry Level

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Checks cleaning, lubrication, and routine maintenance of all machinery and electrical equipment.

For the R/V Atlantis also included is maintenance of the Launch and Recovery System (LARS) for the Alvin.

Cleans engine room bilges, strainers in lubricating system, and all water pumps, tanks, and connected systems.

Ensures safety devices are in proper working condition.

Assists, while in port, with supervision, maintenance, and repair of engine room equipment and spaces, and in loading freshwater and bunkers.

Keeps a log of all watch operations and conditions, including unusual occurrences and emergency signals.

Proficiency in the following: Diesel engines, electrical maintenance and troubleshooting, hydraulics, reading of both hydraulic and electrical schematics, HVAC equipment, and air compressors.

Stands engine room watch, supervises Oiler, and ensures watches are stood properly and orders carried out.

Performs other duties as required.

Qualification

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Diesel enginesElectrical maintenanceHydraulicsHVAC equipmentAir compressorsReading schematicsU.S. Coast Guard licenseSTCW trainingComputer literacyPersonnel managementMedical Certificate

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited sea service academy and one year sea duty as an engineering officer; in the absence of a formal degree, equivalent work experience

Computer literacy in the use of word-processing, inventory and database management, and electronic mail programs

High level of training as evidenced by a U.S. Coast Guard license, preferably Third Assistant Engineer Unlimited Horsepower, Motor Vessels

Minimum licensing for R/V Neil Armstrong and the R/V Atlantis requires Third Assistant Engineer unlimited HP, Motor Vessels

All applicable training as required by the Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW 95)

Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credentials

Good communication and personnel management skills

In-depth understanding of the proper operation and maintenance of ship's engines and related equipment

Demonstrate good safety practices and procedures

Unexpired (STCW Expiration date) USCG Medical Certificate

Able to pass a USCG DOT Pre-employment drug screen

Ability to perform essential functions including working at least 8 hours per day and, at times in excess of 12 hours per day, 7 days per week

Ability to work at sea for three to five months continuously

Ability to live and work in cramped quarters, frequently in bad weather and with violent ship motion

Pass examinations for visual acuity, color sense, and hearing as established in Title 46 CFR Parts 10 and 12

Pass a physical evaluation as described in the enclosed Navigation and Vessel Inspection Articles 6-89

Climb steep and vertical ladders, and enter and exit compartments through hatches, doors, and sills up to two feet high

Participate in emergency drills and in launching lifeboats and life rafts

Perform physical labor, climb and handle moderate weights and equipment over 50 pounds

Balance work in confined and unstable areas

Bend, kneel, squat to clean, maintain, and inspect equipment

Reach work areas, equipment and stores by ladder and stairs

Crawl through bilge pockets, and under ladders and winch beds

Manipulate nuts, bolts, tools, and cleaning gear

Handle equipment and stores with sure grip

Communicate with people

Load stores over 50 pounds

Move equipment over 50 pounds

Reach up, over, and under equipment and stores

Read labels, menus, logs, charts, and gauges in poor lighting

Operate crane, Avon, lifeboat, and life raft

Work on equipment

Perform rounds at sea

Maintain logs

Preferred

Third Assistant Engineer experience on similar research vessel

Company

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

As the world's largest private nonprofit ocean research, engineering and education organization, we are dedicated to advancing solutions for our ocean, our planet, and our future.

Founded in 1930

Woods Hole, Massachusetts, USA

1,001-5,000 employees