Assistant Engineer Jobs

Applicants should submit resume and copy of credentials to [email protected].

The assistant engineer is responsible for monitoring work environments to ensure safe operations and/or adherence to client and regulatory specifications.

Position Type

This is a full-time position.

Travel

This position requires 100% travel.

Responsibilities

The assistant engineer will

• Perform any duty that may be required as part training.
• Ensure paperwork requirements are met.
• Lubricate deck machinery and equipment.
• Ensure cleanliness of the engine room, bilges, rudder room, and void spaces; maintain engine-room watch when underway; examine machinery for specified pressures and flow of lubricants; and oil and grease moving parts.
• Hold a valid Merchant Mariner Credential.
• Be knowledgeable of all the vessel's machinery, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
• Participate in safety and rescue drills for emergency situations.
• Instruct and assist in maintenance and repair.
• Understand procedures and be able to receive and pump all fluids and cargo.
• Remain alert at all times for potential hazards.
• Provide and/or assist with training.
• Provide on-the-job training.
• Overhaul lifeboats and lifeboat gear and lower or raise lifeboats with winch or falls.
• Adhere to and comply with the company policies and USCG and environmental regulations.
• Perform any other additional duties that may be required or assigned.
• Report any shortcomings, inaccuracies, or conflicts in any portion of the MS to the master.
• Be responsible for ongoing safety programs on board the vessel, performing emergency drills and emphasizing the use of PPE.
• Be responsible for imparting knowledge about the specific features, characteristics, and procedures of the vessel operations to crew members and provide the orientation of all new personnel on board the vessel.
• Ensure that he-she is capable of navigating through and communicating the requirements and contents of the MS to company representatives, regulatory personnel, and vessel crewmembers.
• Potentially be concerned with only one phase of duties, such as maintenance of ship's gear and decks or watch duties.
• Be responsible for the efficient management of the engineering department and keeping the master fully informed of the state of the machinery and equipment; and supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating, proper labeling, inspection, and maintaining propulsion engines, deck machinery, electrical refrigeration, and sanitary equipment.
• Ensure morale and discipline.
• Work a rotation watch involving 12 hours in a 24-hour period with occasional hours not to exceed 14 consecutive hours.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) Responsibilities

QHSE responsibilities include, but are not limited to: directing and mustering passengers in emergencies, passing out lifejackets, controlling and operating lifesaving equipment, and controlling and operating firefighting equipment.

A safety-sensitive position is any position on board a vessel that requires the person filling that position to perform one or more safety-sensitive duties on either a routine or emergency-only basis.

Any person filling a safety-sensitive position is subject to U.S Coast Guard drug and alcohol testing.

All crew members are considered to be filling safety-sensitive positions.

The assistant engineer will

• Launch lifeboats/life rafts.
• Be responsible for ensuring and supervising the elimination of at-risk behaviors by reducing unsafe conditions and unsafe acts on and around the work site.
• Participate and supervise the company's safety programs (i.e., Safety Observations, Toolbox Talks, Permit to Work, Near Miss, Risk Assessments, etc.)
• Ensure first aid is provided to victims.
• Document and notify supervisor immediately of any accidents, illnesses, vessel incidents, near misses, etc.
• Perform firefighting and damage control.
• Be directed by the master/mate to take appropriate actions at the scene of any emergency.
• Be responsible for securing the water-tight or gas-tight integrity of the vessel.
• Perform all duties while wearing protective equipment, including foul-weather gear, PFD, gloves, boots, eye protection, hearing protection, etc.
• Be responsible for ensuring the maintenance and use of all necessary PPE.
• Operate fixed firefighting equipment.
• Assist on deck for man-overboard crisis.
• Perform emergency repairs.
• Utilize "Stop Work Authority" if any personal safety, environmental risk, property damage or company reputation are at risk.
• Perform designated security duties.

Security Functions

The assistant engineer will perform designated security duties.

HSE Responsibilities

The assistant engineer will:

• Be responsible for ensuring and supervising the elimination of at-risk behaviors by reducing unsafe conditions and unsafe acts on and around the work site.
• Participate and supervise the company's safety programs (i.e., Safety Observations, Toolbox Talks, Permit to Work, Near Miss, Risk Assessments, etc.)
• Be responsible for ensuring the maintenance and use of all necessary PPE.
• Document and notify supervisor immediately of any accidents/illnesses/vessel incidents/near misses/etc.
• Utilize the "Stop Work Authority" if any personal safety, environmental risk, property damage or company reputation are at risk.
• Perform all duties while wearing protective equipment to include foul-weather gear, PFDs, gloves, boots, eye protection, hearing protection, etc.

Supervisory Functions

The assistant engineer will be responsible for the QMED/oiler and wiper.

Reports To

The assistant engineer will report to the chief engineer.

Work Environment

The assistant engineer works in an environment that is

• Not accessible to definitive medical care.
• Marine industrial.

Physical Demands

The assistant engineer will be

• Subject to adverse weather conditions including rough seas, cold and elevated temperatures, and humid conditions.
• Required to demonstrate physical demand requirements during initial pre-employment physical and any future physicals while employed.
• Required to be able to read and write in English, calculate, have estimation skills, possess good verbal presentation, and be able to communicate effectively.
• Required to be able to lift at least 75 pounds from floor to shoulder.
• Required to demonstrate 90 pounds of grip strength in dominant hand and 80 pounds in nondominant hand.
• Able to repeatedly walk the length of the vessel.
• Required to be able to lift at least 25 pounds from floor to head.
• Required to be able to lift at least 100 pounds from floor to waist.
• Required to have good balance/coordination when walking over uneven and/or slippery surfaces.
• Required to have sufficient cardio-respiratory fitness to perform medium-heavy physical labor involving the ability to sit and/or stand for extended time frames, walk for prolonged periods, handle various tools, climb ladders, and climb stairwells.
• Required to be able to utilize good dexterity and frequently use one or two hands throughout the work period.
• Required to be able to tolerate repetitive and prolonged postures involving standing, sitting, twisting, squatting, kneeling, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, stretching, reaching, and reaching to full range from above head to the floor.

Key

O – occasionally (less than 33% of work time)

F – frequently (34-66% of work time)

C – constantly (67%-100% of work time)

N – not a significant part of the job

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Decision-making abilities
• Adaptability
• Safety focus
• Ability to maintain work environment

Minimum Requirements/Competency Testing

• Advanced Firefighting
• Decision Driving if Needed
• Management of Electrical and Electronic Control Equipment
• Basic 5-Day Training
• Leadership and Managerial Skills
• Safe Gulf/PEC Basic
• Bridge/Engine-Room Resource Management
• Environmental Awareness
• Proficiency in Survival Craft
• VPDSD

The Edison Chouest Offshore family of companies is committed to ensuring all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. We are dedicated to ensuring all employees are treated with the utmost level of respect as we believe this is the strongest foundation to build upon to foster an environment where employees feel comfortable handling their assignments, sharing their ideas, and pointing out opportunities for improvement.

ECO offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) match.