Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution · 21 hours ago
First Assistant Engineer R/V Atlantis
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$57.87/hr - $57.87/hr
4+ years expWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a First Assistant Engineer. The role involves assisting the Chief Engineer with the operation, maintenance, and safety of engine department machinery and supervising engine department personnel.
EducationMarine TechnologyNon ProfitProduct Research
Responsibilities
Plans, assigns, and supervises work of engine department personnel; assists the Chief Engineer in planning maintenance and repair schedules with regard to ship's schedule ensuring periodic machine inspections and major repairs are accomplished in port
Reports condition of engine department equipment, machinery, and personnel; unusual developments; and repair progress
Maintains a machinery log of repair dates, spare parts, and consumable supplies
Monitors engine department, stores and prepares requisitions
Maintains HVAC systems, checks refrigeration plant, and ensures safety devices are in proper working condition
Stands engine room watch, supervises Oiler, and ensures watches are stood properly and orders carried out
Keeps a log of all watch operations and conditions, including unusual occurrences and emergency signals
Supervises and assists, while in port, with maintenance and repair of engine room equipment and spaces, and in loading freshwater bunkers
Proficiency in the following: Diesel engines, electrical maintenance and troubleshooting, electronics, hydraulics, reading of both hydraulic and electrical schematics, HVAC equipment, and air compressors
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited sea service academy and four years' 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, ship's stability, and electronic mail programs
High level of training as evidenced by a U.S. Coast Guard license, preferable First Assistant Engineering Unlimited Horsepower, Motor Vessels
Minimum licensing for R/V Neil Armstrong and R/V Atlantis requires an unlimited Horsepower, Motor Vessels, Oceans
All licensed officers must have all applicable training as required by the Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW 95)
Possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential and Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
Hold an unexpired Passport
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
Able to pass a DOT Pre-employment drug screen
Hold an Unexpired (STCW Expiration date) USCG med Certificate
Ability to work 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
Clean, maintain, and inspect equipment
Climb to 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
First Assistant Engineer experience on similar research vessel
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
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.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$14.04MKey Investors
Massachusetts Clean Energy CenterNFWF
2024-07-30Grant· $0.25M
2023-09-19Grant· $0.19M
2010-01-14Grant· $8M
Leadership Team
Janet Geist Moore
Executive Assist. to VP for Operations & Chief Financial Officer
Kathryn Link
Vice President for Operations and Chief Financial Officer
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