Texas A&M University · 1 week ago
Training Ship Lone Star State-Job Opportunities
Galveston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelTexas A&M University at Galveston is launching its newest training ship and is seeking passionate, skilled professionals to join their crew. The roles available include Ship HVAC/Refrigeration Specialist, Ship Plumber, Second Assistant Engineer, and Third Assistant Engineer, each responsible for various maintenance and operational tasks on the vessel.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
The Ship HVAC/Refrigeration Specialist plays a vital part in maintaining the vessel's operational readiness, ensuring it remains in ROS-5 status for potential active service outside of its training duties
The duties of the Ship HVAC/Refrigeration Specialist include, but are not limited to, the proper monitoring of his/her designated equipment for proper operation, maintenance and repair of all shipboard domestic refrigeration and air conditioning systems, standalone A/C package units, walk-in reefers, reach-in reefers, water fountains, refrigerant air dryer systems, air handling units, air filtration systems, and electric heating coils
The physical demands of a Ship Plumber are significant
The job requires the ability to lift heavy equipment, work in confined and noisy spaces, and navigate the moving, often narrow, passages of a vessel
A Ship Plumber must be skilled in maintaining and repairing a wide range of systems
The Second Assistant Engineer participates in the operation, maintenance and repair of ship's equipment and systems; the primary focus is the equipment and systems in machinery spaces such as the engine rooms, auxiliary machinery rooms, motor rooms, steering gear room however it is possible that time and effort will be spent outside of these spaces
The Third Assistant Engineer (3AE) Mariner operates and maintains ships propulsion machinery and related systems; performs maintenance and repair support to the engine department and perform other duties as required by Chief Engineer/First Engineer; participates in shipboard practical oversight of cadets
Qualification
Required
U.S. Regular Passport or ability to obtain
Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner's Credential (MMC), or ability to obtain within 90 days with the following endorsement(s): Ordinary Seaman (OS)
USCG Medical Certificate w/o limitations
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits
Opportunities for career growth
Work on a cutting-edge vessel with a dynamic team
Travel to exciting destinations
Company
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.
Founded in 1876
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jen Sommers, M.Ed.
Spectrum Living Learning Community Co-Founder
Greg Hartman
Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President for Strategic Partnerships, Texas A&M University,
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