UL Assistant Engineer

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years total Marine experience with at least one year experience as a Licensed Engineer (preferred)
• High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Experience in Marine Construction and Dredging (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of industry related software (preferred)
• Must be able to understand written and verbal safety commands in English
• Ability to work rotational 12-hour watch
• Ability to work 21 days on, 21 days off, revised as necessary

Certification/Licenses:   

• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
• Licensed 3rd Assistant Engineer or higher
• Standards of Training, Certifications and Watchkeeping (STCW)
• STCW Medical
• Able Seafarer – Engine
• VPDSD
• RFPEW
• Advanced Firefighting
• PSC – Proficiency in Survival Craft including rescue boats, not fast rescue boats
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• CPR/AED First Aid Certification
• Driver’s license

 Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels
• Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders
• Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts up to 50 lbs. unassisted
  

Job Description:

An Assistant Engineer is responsible for performing general vessel engineer duties under supervision of the Chief Engineer.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop understanding of Weeks Marine engineering, operations, policies and procedures
• Stand engine room watch on assigned vessel
• Perform routine engine maintenance and repairs
• Maintain engine room daily logs
• Maintain engine room parts inventory and stocks as needed
• Transfer fuel, oil and water to and from the vessel
• Follows company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an “incident and injury free” work environment