Job Description:
Engineer Positions Available:
Chief Engineer (CHE)
Minimum endorsement as a national chief engineer (limited) of motor-propelled vessels of less than 1600 gross registered tons (GRT) upon near coastal without a horsepower limitation
Pay Rates:
12-hour day: $365.65
24-hour day: $731.30
Chief Engineer (DDA)
Minimum endorsement as a national designated duty engineer of motor propelled vessels of less than 500 gross registered tons (GRT) upon near coastal without a horsepower limitation
Pay Rates:
12-hour day: $324.25
24-hour day: $648.90
Assistant Engineer (DDL) / Engineer Trainee
Minimum endorsement as a national assistant engineer 6000 HP or national designated duty engineer of motor propelled vessels of less than 4000 HP pf less 500 gross registered tons (GRT) or a third assistant engineer of motor propelled vessels
Pay Rates:
12-hour day: $293.55
24-hour day: $587.10
Relief Engineers
Pay Rates
12-hour day: $242.05-301.28
24-hour day: $484.10-602.56
Schedule:
Seven days on the vessel and seven days off the vessel
JOB SUMMARY
The engineer is directly responsible to the master for the proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment on the vessel. The chief engineer is directly responsible to the master for the proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment on the vessel. The primary responsibility of the chief engineer is to safely operate and efficiently maintain vessel machinery.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
An engineer must be capable of reading well enough to comprehend the various manufacturers’ instruction manuals that describe preventative and corrective maintenance procedures for the equipment aboard the vessel. An Engineer must also be capable of reading and understanding written directives that may affect their job or emergency assignment
An Engineer must possess enough physical dexterity to manipulate small items in restricted spaces or large objects when using mechanical lifting devices
An engineer’s hearing must be adequate to ensure safety while working in a machinery space with a high level of background noise and to detect changes in the operating sounds of machinery. An Engineer must be capable of communicating with the master or other personnel via portable or fixed VHF-FM radio, as well as by intercom systems or voice communication
Engineers are frequently required to move equipment that is heavy or awkward. It will frequently be necessary to move equipment that is heavy, large, and awkward from one level to another. Mechanical lifting devices are provided and must be used as necessary; assistance must be obtained from other members of the crew when appropriate
Engineers must ascend and descend stairs and ladders, sometimes while transporting tools or objects. They must use portable ladders or stools to allow them to work on systems that are in the overhead section of machinery spaces
Repairs may require that engineers reach into small, poorly accessible areas of machinery; work on equipment that has pressurized or hot components; secure or segregate systems to provide an adequate safety margin; troubleshoot equipment that is difficult to reach; work in areas that have high noise levels; work below decks in an area that may experience periods of darkness in unusual situations, and work in confined and restricted spaces
The Engineer must be capable of performing assigned emergency duties without undue danger to oneself or the vessel
The Engineer must have color vision that allows him/her to safely work on electrical systems that have color-coded wires; distinguish between warning, alarm, and normal operating lights; discern system components that are identifiable by color code; and observe basic safety precautions that may be related to color identification
DUTIES
All gear is to be stowed securely in its proper location when not in use
All main engine cylinder blow-down valves shall be kept in good working order so that all cylinders can be blown down prior to each start of the main engines
Become familiar with and adhere to company policies and procedures
Become proficient in and assist in line-handling operations
Daily vessels Engine Logs, Fuel and/or DEF receipts, and fuel or lube requisitions need to be emailed daily to
[email protected] as soon as possible after midnight. The engineer on the watch will note all tests in the engineer’s diary. The engineer’s diary shall be maintained per the standard established guidelines
During the monthly fire drill, all emergency equipment will be inspected and or tested, and all deficiencies and the completion of these inspections and or any abnormal conditions found will be logged in the engineer’s diary, along with the corrective action. On vessel crew change days, this inspection will be coordinated with the master per TSMS Section 3.11, 33 C.F.R 164.80 tests and inspections
For vessels not implemented in MobileOps: The engine department maintenance checklist must be completed by the chief engineer and be submitted to the engineering department no later than the 20th of the month. The checklist is to be completed quarterly and is due in the months of March, June, September, and December
If the machinery alarm system is inoperable, the engineer will take hourly readings of all systems and record them in the engine log
If the vessel is operating seaward of the jetties, the above section also applies. This includes transits to Freeport, Corpus Christi, and LNG offshore transits
If the vessel is underway for a full 24-hour period, multiple sheets will have to be completed with temperature, pressure, rack or fuel position (this pertains to mechanical and electronic engines), exhaust temperature (if equipped), and RPM readings for the main engines and generator engines recorded hourly
In the event the engineer on watch feels the vessel touch bottom or strike an object, the facts and circumstances surrounding this occurrence will be entered in the engineer’s diary, and the OICNW will be promptly notified
Main engines shall be blown down prior to each start of the main engines
Make every effort to ensure that the total hour figure is correct, as routine maintenance plans are based on this figure
On vessels equipped with emergency bilge suctions, the valves are to be operated weekly, the valve stem oiled, and the packing checked. The access floor plate is to be painted in a contrasting color or labeled.
On vessels not equipped with an air box drain piping system for the main and or auxiliary engines, the drains are to be kept clear with buckets in place; do not allow drainage to run into the bilge
Oversee the transfer of necessary fluids, including, but not limited to, fuel, lube oil, DEF, hydraulic oil, ballast water, and potable water
Perform routine and emergency repairs to the vessel’s main and auxiliary systems
Perform scheduled maintenance plans
Safely and efficiently operate the vessel's machinery
shall be corrected. If monitored by a remote alarm panel, the engineer on watch may monitor the alarms from a location within hearing distance of the panel. If the remote alarm panel is in any way inoperative, the engineer on the watch is to be in an appropriate working area within sight or sound of the engine room at all times when the vessel is underway in the harbor
Should it become necessary for the vessel to be towed by another vessel, the engineer on the watch is to contact the engineering department for instructions
The chief engineer is accountable for all engine room tools and equipment.
The chief engineer is required to comply with this Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) and with all applicable regulations
The chief engineer is responsible for adhering to the provisions of the certificate of inspection (COI), if applicable.
The chief engineer is responsible for conducting all oil and fuel transfers per TSMS Section 5.1 Oil Transfer Procedures for that particular vessel.
The chief engineer is responsible for ensuring all firefighting equipment is in good working condition and shall continually maintain the fire pump and ensure it is always ready for immediate use
The chief engineer is responsible for maintaining all equipment and, if necessary, for repairing any machinery and equipment on board the vessel, within their capacity. If additional assistance is required, the engineer will notify the company watchstander per TSMS section 4.5 maintenance and repair reporting
The chief engineer is responsible for maintaining engine room cleanliness by practicing good housekeeping. This includes keeping the engine room neat, clean, and free from slipping or tripping hazards, including keeping decks free from oil and fuel
The chief engineer is responsible for reporting unsafe conditions to the master and for taking early and positive action to prevent accidents
The chief engineer is responsible for stopping work whenever they feel that the evolution is dangerous and that hazards can be mitigated cannot be mitigated, then they are responsible for implementing stop-work responsibility as outlined in TSMS Section 6.8 Stop Work Responsibility (SWR)
The chief engineer is responsible for the safety of the crew and for preventing environmental pollution incidents by maintaining and safely operating all vessel machinery
The chief engineer may be called out on the deck by the officer in charge of the navigation watch (OICNW), to assist as directed when necessary for the safety of operations or to meet other requirements of the TSMS.
The chief engineer may be required to stand a lookout in addition to the OICNW, per 46 C.F.R. 140.630.
The chief engineer must routinely order machinery parts and engine room supplies from the engineering department. Orders for emergency or time-critical items shall be made following the procedures outlined in TSMS Section 4.6, Identification of stores and supplies.
The engine department daily report must be filled out fully and accurately, including at least one full set of temperature, pressure, rack, or fuel position (this pertains to mechanical and electronic engines), exhaust temperature (if equipped), and RPM readings for main engines and generator engines in 24 hours that the vessel is operating in harbor service. Accurate report documentation taken by the engineer on watch provides information that is very important to the operation of the vessel and the engineering department’s preventive maintenance program
The engineer must check the supply pressure of any fixed fire-extinguishing systems if equipped
The engineer must complete and forward to the engineering department at the office work orders for all work that is beyond the capability of the engine room personnel; the engineer must keep the master informed of any repairs that may hinder the safe operation of the vessel
The engineer must complete the engine department's daily report each day. Page one of the daily report contains fuel and lube data, along with machinery hours and filter information. The fuel and lube used should be the exact amount, to ensure records are as accurate as possible. All tanks have a calibration chart, and this can be used to keep up with your fuel burn. If any filter or oil changes are performed, the date should be changed to reflect the date the activity was performed. Pages two through four of the report contain temperature and pressure reading information collected on the given day
The engineer must make daily inspections of the steering gear and clutch controls, logging statistics, at the beginning of each watch
The engineer on duty must complete the engine department’s daily report and ensure that the report is maintained accurately and completely. (Note: This report is electronic unless the electronic version is deemed inaccessible due to special circumstances.) The following standards for maintaining the report must be followed:
The engine department's daily report must be kept daily, and entries shall be made as soon as possible
If a manual report is prepared, due to special circumstances that may render the electronic log inaccessible, then the entries shall be written accurately and legibly in blue or black ink
No erasures shall be made to the manual report
Any incorrect data or statements must be corrected by drawing a single line through the entry and initialing it
The engineer on watch shall ensure that the OICNW is made aware of all known aspects of the condition of the vessel and shall be notified immediately of any unsafe condition.
The engineer on the watch will ensure that their department wears proper shoes and clothing, per this TSMS, and will always require the use of proper safety equipment
The lockout / tag-out procedures per TSMS Appendix A Section A.15 Electrical / Lockout / tag-out procedure must be adhered to when conducting inspections, bypassing safety guards, or servicing systems
When filling fuel oil day tanks or adding lube oil to the main engine or sump tank, the engineer is not to perform any other duties until either the fuel pump is stopped or the lube valves are closed
REQUIRED LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS
A U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsed as a National Assistant Engineer Limited 6000 HP or greater, or a National Designated Duty Engineer Any HP 500 GRT or greater
A valid medical certificate.
A Transportation Worker Identification Card
Minimum endorsement as a National Chief Engineer (Limited) of Motor Propelled Vessels of less than 1600 Gross Register Tons (GRT) upon Near Coastal without a horsepower limitation
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as business needs dictate.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Qualifie
