Academic Wage-Hourly: 2023 R/V Taani Relief Chief Engineer Pool

Oregon State University’s Ship Operations unit within the College of Earth, Oceanic, and Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for future full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, hourly academic wage (as needed) Relief Chief Engineer positions. Appointments are anticipated to last up to one year from appointment date.
The relief Chief Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the machinery, mechanical, and electrical systems on the Research Vessel (R/V) Taani, under the overall direction of the Master.
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60% – Stands watch as needed as the roving engineer at sea and as daily duty engineer in ports other than Newport on a rotating basis with the other engineers. Assumes responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the engineering plant including constant checks of pressures and temperatures, fuel consumption, fluid levels, and conditions of operating machinery to ensure safe, economical, and efficient operation. Updates computerized maintenance software and other logs/records as needed.

20% – Organizes, directs, and supervises (hires/fires or effectively recommends; plans, assigns, and approves work; disciplines and rewards; responds to grievances; and evaluates performance for direct reports) the Engine Department to provide safe, efficient, and economical operation of the ship’s machinery, mechanical, and electrical systems in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. Operates, maintains, and repairs ship’s machinery; electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel and ballast systems; and freshwater and saltwater firefighting system.

10% – Maintains an adequate supply of fuel, lube oil, freshwater repair parts, and maintenance materials on board. Reports expenditures of fuel, lube oil, and fresh water, as well as levels remaining on board, to the Master. Keeps engineering daily work logs. Provides reports as necessary, maintaining compliance with the ship’s Safety Management System Manual (SMS).

10% – Schedules engineering watches and assigns daily duties to Engineers, in consultation with the Master. Repairs or replaces broken parts using hand tools, precision tools, arc and gas welders, and lathes. Assists in repair of scientific equipment as requested and within the capability of department personnel. Directs the maintenance of firefighting equipment. Serves as a required member of the fire response team, administers First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required. Performs other duties as assigned.

The employee in this position is required to work on board OSU operated research vessels at sea on research cruises that may last from one day to three weeks or more before returning to port, in ocean and weather conditions which are highly variable. The incumbent must not be incapacitated by sea-sickness.

The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 40 pounds is required.

Ship Operations is a seven day per week operation; therefore, weekend and holiday work may be required. Shift and/or work assignment may change based on operational needs.

In the event of health risks to the working environment while at sea, Ship Operations may need to require quarantine periods and other health & safety requirements before employees join the vessel or begin work at sea to ensure continuity of business operations.