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Engineer - Long Beach, CA

Foss
39.8600
United States, California, Long Beach
Oct 31, 2024
Engineer
#003-4039
Long Beach, California
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Req. Number
003-4039
Posting Date
2024-10-31T20:02:17Z
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure all vessel machinery, equipment and systems are operated, maintained and repaired in a safe and effective manner. Additionally, as a key member of the Vessel Management Team, the Engineer is to ensure adherence to all Company operational guidelines and planned maintenance programs.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Continually maintains a safe work environment on the vessel, implementing Company policies and procedures, and general maritime industry best practice wherever applicable.
  • Maintains all vessel machinery and systems, including main propulsion, auxiliary power generation, ancillary, deck and cargo handling.
  • Ensures proper operations of control, monitoring and alarm components and systems.
  • Notifies the Captain and Port Engineer of any abnormal changes in the status of machinery operation.
  • Performs safe and effective voyage repairs with limited resources and outside support, while working under tight time constraints and in remote geographical locations.
  • Troubleshoots machinery malfunctions as required and effectively communicates directly with the Captain and Port Engineer and designated shore-side support staff and vendors, to provide timely and relevant information for the diagnoses and repair of vessel machinery and systems.
  • Responsible for vessel bunkering operations, insuring compliance with established fueling procedures.
  • Checks and maintains fuel/fluid levels in all tanks within the vessel, takes monthly oil samples for analysis.
  • Maintains adequate critical spares and general vessel parts inventory levels.
  • Performs special duties and other projects as assigned.
  • Adheres to all company policies.
  • Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have a valid TWIC card.
  • Must have a valid USCG Merchant Mariner Document or Merchant Mariner Credential.
  • Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must have a valid Passport.
  • Two years of paid experience as a Marine Engineer.


WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, etc.).
  • Must have the ability and flexibility to work a variety of schedules and hours and must be able to report for duty with a one hour notice. Must be able to work overtime, Sundays, Saturdays, holidays, night work.
  • Must not be afraid of heights or narrow walkways.


Compensation

Pay for the position is $39.86 / hour. Training wage starts at $30.45.



Foss Maritime Company is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Foss is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
Compensation
39.8600
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