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| Position: |
First
Assistant Engineer |
| Date: |
09/02 |
| Position
Code: |
8023 |
| EEO
Code: |
103 |
| Job
Summary: |
| Reporting
to the Chief Engineer and assisting with duties, is responsible
for the proper operation, maintenance, and safety of all engine
department machinery, equipment, and spaces; for the conduct and
performance of engine personnel; and for economical use of consumable
supplies and stores. |
| Major
Duties: |
| 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.
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.
Performs
other duties as required.
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| Desired
Education/Experience for Hiring: |
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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. Candidates must possess computer literacy
in the use of word-processing, inventory and database management,
ship's stability, and electronic mail programs. Prefer First Assistant
Engineer experience on similar research vessel.
Candidates
must have a 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 Knorr is
First Assistant Engineer 3000 Horsepower, Motor Vessels; and R/V
Atlantis requires a 6000 Horsepower, Motor Vessels, Oceans. In
addition, all licensed officers must have all applicable training
as required by the Convention on Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW 95) and possess a valid U.S.
Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document
Candidates must have good communication and personnel management
skills, and in-depth understanding of the proper operation and
maintenance of ship's engines and related equipment, and demonstrate
good safety practices and procedures.
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