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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Second Assistant Engineer

Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$37.51/hr - $43.73/hr

USAJOBS is seeking a Second Assistant Engineer to serve on a large diesel-powered twin-screw vessel. The role involves operating and maintaining vessel machinery and conducting routine inspections of equipment spaces.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Stands watches that includes leaving the engine room at prescribed intervals during the watch to conduct routine inspections of all equipment spaces

Operate Assist dredge and multi-purpose vessel machinery, propulsion systems, engines, generators, hydraulic motors and pumps, auxiliaries and facilities

Assist in repairs of dredge and multi-purpose vessel machinery, propulsion systems, engines, generators, hydraulic motors and pumps, auxiliaries and facilities

Maintain and repair fire pumps, water filters, galley equipment, deck winches and capstans, keeping them in good working order

Performs repair work from minor jobs to complete overhauls under supervision

Inspect and maintain dredge and multi-purpose vessel machinery, propulsion systems, engines, generators, hydraulic motors and pumps, auxiliaries and facilities

Use drill press, honing equipment, grinders, jig borers, jig grinders, and power hacksaws

Inspects all operating machinery to insure proper functioning

Requisition machinery spare parts, fuel, lubricants, materials, and supplies required for an engine room

Maintains adequate stock of such spare parts and supplies as may be required

Ability to plan and lay out repair, replacement, maintenance, and modification plans and requirements ranging from those of minor nature to those of extreme complexity

Use of lathes, shapers, and milling machines to understand the processes necessary for certain repairs

Ensure that all mechanical equipment requiring paint is cleaned and painted periodically or as needed according to regulations

Assist in repairing boat plumbing, heating, ventilating, communicating systems, keeping them in good working order

Qualification

U.S. Coast Guard licenseTransportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)STCW certificationDiesel engine operationMachinery maintenanceTeamworkCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Must be licensed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to operate motorboat of 26 feet or less within 6 months of appointment to this position

Must hold a U.S. Coast Guard license for Assistant Engineer, Diesel, for 3000HP or greater. (must provide with application packet)

Must possess and maintain Transportation Work Identification Credentials (TWIC). (must provide with application packet)

Must possess and maintain STCW certification (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) from the US Coast Guard. (must provide with application packet)

Ability to do the work of a(n) Second Assistant Engineer without more than normal supervision

Demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision

Ability to perform the most difficult and complex duties of conducting routine inspections of all equipment spaces including dredge pump, and steering gear areas

Skilled in starting, stopping, and adjusting engine room, auxiliary and deck equipment as necessary

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation

Position requires a pre-employment and periodic physical examination and/or evaluation under the District Medical Surveillance Program and may require the use of personal protective clothing or equipment

Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 7412, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety-Sensitive Under the DOT, Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing

This is a drug testing designated Position. The employee is required to complete DA FORM 5019-Condition of Employment. The employee is subject to random drug testing

Must obtain and maintain a government passport within 6 months of employment