First Assistant Engineer - Seaward Services - USNS Guam

Description

Salary : $805.77 / daily

Seaward Services is seeking a First Assistant Engineer for the USNS Guam operation.

About the Opportunity :

The First Assistant Engineer is responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the vessel's engineering plant as well as supervision of engineering department members. Candidates with existing secret clearance and government vessel training preferred.

About You :

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody Hornblower's RESPECT Service System.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Maintenance and operation of vessel systems within legal requirements of USCG, FCC and other pertinent regulatory agencies. Participate in the safe operation of the vessel as required within USCG regulations.
• Report any problems to the Chief Engineer immediately. Understudy the Chief Engineer and be able to act in his absence. Perform all duties and responsibilities normally expected of a vessel's First Assistant Engineer. Operate the vessel appropriate to the parameters of the IMO-HSC.
• Perform daily / weekly / monthly preventative maintenance as per maintenance schedule. Properly stock and inventory the vessel's spare parts. Properly process and pump sewage and oily water tanks when needed. Assist shore technicians as needed. Maintain daily logs. Make emergency repairs when needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean engine room. Train new engineers as required. Ensure that performance and behavior of engineers meets legal and professional requirements.
• Conduct drills with Marine and Non-marine crew as directed by the Master or with engineering crew.
• The majority of work is performed in a Marine environment in both indoor and outdoor conditions with exposure to various temperatures and weather conditions, along with moderate to loud noise levels.
• The Marine operation is subject to varying levels of motion, movement, and vibration.
• The First Assistant Engineer both lives and works onboard a vessel, on a rotational basis, generally for 56 Days on - 56 Days off (+).
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications :

Hornblower's passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests / riders annually. If you're an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

The RESPECT Service System embodies Hornblower's mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and / or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and / or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Hornblower will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with fair chance or other applicable laws and regulations. Qualifications

Education Bachelors (preferred)

High School (required)

Experience 5 years : Five years' experience as Marine Engineer demonstrating the ability to handle increasing levels of responsibility. (required)

Licenses & Certifications Merchant Mariner Cred (required)

TWIC (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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