- Professional
- Office in Honolulu
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To oversee and maintain independently the proper and safe operation of vessel propulsion equipment and
other machinery.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:
1. Prepares, operates, maintains, and repairs vessel propulsion equipment and other machinery
properly and safely.
2. Performs general and preventive maintenance on vessel and vessel equipment.
3. Maintains engineering logs and fuel and lube reports.
OTHER DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:
1. Receives and discharges fuel oil, lube oil, fresh water, and wastewater to and from vessel under the
guidelines of regulatory agencies and Company policies.
2. Changes equipment filters and other replaceable parts when necessary.
3. Performs minor repairs to machinery and electrical systems.
4. Troubleshoots marine hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems and equipment.
5. Performs general housekeeping and sanitary duties.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in engine room in hot, wet, humid, noisy, and odorous conditions and may be occasionally exposed to
paints, solvents, thinners, and fumes.
Equipment use: Must be able to independently operate and maintain vessel propulsion equipment and
machinery. Must possess adequate hand tools and experience with power tools to perform routine
maintenance and emergency repairs, as necessary.
Work hours: Normal work vessel week varies with vessel assignment and schedule – may work up to seven
days per week. Normal work hours vary with departure time. Normal watches May very to comply with
USCG Regulations and responsible Carrier program.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
1. Mathematical ability: Calculates tank calibration, gear ratios, bearing wear, liquid tonnage
conversion, piston readings, etc.
2. Attention to detail: Is attentive to detail to ensure safety of crew, vessel(s), cargo, and equipment.
3. Concentration: Concentrates to ensure safety of crew, vessel(s), cargo, and equipment.
4. Alertness: Is alert to ensure safety of crew, vessel(s), cargo, and equipment.
5. Other: Must be able to complete engineering logs and reports. Must have good judgment in
operating, maintaining, and repairing equipment, particularly in an emergency situation at sea.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. Sitting: Sits to complete engineer logs and reports.
2. Climbing/Jumping/Balancing: Climbs/Jumps from pier to vessel and vice versa. Balances
continuously on vessel in various sea and weather conditions.
3. Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling/Squatting: Stoops/Kneels/Crouches/Crawls/ Squats to pick
up and place tools and machinery and when performing checks, repairs, and general maintenance.
4. Twisting/Reaches: Twists/Reaches around machinery and equipment to perform checks and repairs.
5. Standing/Walking: Stands/Walks while performing engine checks and repairs.
6. Handling/Fingering: Handles/Fingers hand tools, hand-held power tools, and parts.
7. Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination: Coordinates movements to perform engineer and general
maintenance duties.
8. Vision (corrected, depth, wide field, color): 20/40 correctable vision in each eye to work with
equipment and machinery. Color vision required to distinguish color-coded systems/liquid chemicals.
9. Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying (up to 50 pounds): Pushes/Pulls on tools to remove parts of
equipment. Lifts/Carries tools and equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS (licenses, degrees, certificates): As a minimum possess a US Coast Guard
engineer's OR a Merchant Mariner's Document with an Able-Bodied Seaman AND Qualified Member of the
Engine Department (QMED) - any rating (all QMED endorsements) OR junior engineer endorsement,
minimum. Must complete the company’s Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) for Engineer within 90 days
of effective hire or promotion date
Skills/Knowledge: Must have proficient knowledge of marine diesel engines, propulsion equipment, and
other machinery. Must be able to read, interpret, and understand manufacturers' equipment manuals,
drawings, and blueprints. Must be able to troubleshoot and repair marine hydraulic, electric, and
mechanical equipment.
Education/Training: High School or GED is required. Must possess sufficient verbal, reading, writing, and
comprehension skills as necessitated by the job (i.e., reading and comprehending manufacturers' equipment
manuals, drawings, and blueprints, communicating with crew members and maintenance personnel,
maintaining engineering logs and reports).
Experience: Must possess, at least, two (2) years of marine diesel engine experience or equivalent (i.e.,
training at Maritime academy.)
POSITION CONTENT: This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is
intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to
modify, add or remove duties, and assign other duties, as necessary.
