Is responsible for the proper operation, condition, and economy of the fuel oil system, including monitoring gauges and repairing equipment. Supervises bunkering and fuel oil transfer, and pumps ballast.

Assists, while in port, with maintenance and repair of engine room equipment and spaces, and in loading freshwater and bunkers. Keeps a log of all watch operations and conditions, including unusual occurrences and emergency signals.

Stands engine room watch, supervises Oiler, and ensures watches are stood properly and orders carried out.

Performs other duties as required.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited sea service academy and two 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, and electronic mail programs. Prefer experience on similar research vessel. Prefer Second Assistant Engineer experience on similar research vessel.

Candidates must have a high level of training as evidenced by a U.S. Coast Guard License, preferably Second Assistant Engineer Unlimited Horsepower, Motor Vessels. Minimum licensing for R/V Knorr is Second Assistant Engineer 3000 Horsepower, Motor Vessels or Third Assistant Engineer Unlimited Horsepower, Motor Vessels, pending demonstration of experience and proficiency to Master and Chief Engineer; and R/V Atlantis requires Second Assistant Engineer, 6000 Horsepower, Oceans, Motor Vessels. 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, an in-depth under-standing of the proper operation and maintenance of ship's engines and related equipment, and demonstrate good safety practices and procedures.