First Assistant Engineer Hopper Dredge Dual Rate

First Assistant Engineer Hopper Dredge

This position is aboard a dredging vessel, travel on the vessel is required (during dredging season). Schedules generally run 15 days on and 13 days off, with 1 rotation of 8 days on and 6 days off in January each year. This announcement will be used to recruit for one position on the Essayons. Future selections may be made for either dredge vessel.

Responsibilities include:

• Routine inspection of all engineer spaces and equipment including dredge pumps, bow thruster, steering gear, and emergency areas.
• Starting, stopping, and adjusting engine room equipment as necessary.
• Observing pressure and temperature gauges and alarms and listening for sounds which indicate abnormal operating conditions.
• Regular periodic inspection of all operating machinery to ensure proper functioning.
• Supervising and/or performing the operation, routine repair, and maintenance of all engine room equipment.
• Assisting Chief Engineer and Assistant Engineer with major repairs.
• Installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing AC and DC electrical systems, equipment, components, converters, safety devices, wiring, and controls.
• Inspecting and servicing pilot house and engine room controls, gyrocompass and steering, fire detection, ventilation, refrigeration, lighting, emergency, and communication systems.
• Ensuring that all tests and analyses are conducted in connection with the operation of the Engine Department.

Requirements include:

Working Conditions include:

• Exposure to abnormal heat, dirty and greasy equipment, and moving machinery.
• Subject to burns by hot pipes or escaping steam.
• Constant hazard of boat traffic and danger of being thrown against moving equipment and drowning if the vessel takes in water.
• Regularly in areas where noise exceeds 80 decibels.
• Exposure to the effects of paints, acids, and solvents.
• Exposed to extremes of weather conditions and noise.
• Danger of slippery decks and drowning.

Physical Effort includes:

• Exerting moderate to heavy physical effort in handling engine room equipment.
• Possessing color perception in order to perform troubleshooting and repair work on the full range of equipment.
• Lifting and carrying equipment and supplies normally up to 45 lbs. and occasionally over 45 lbs.
• Prolonged standing, walking, and climbing.
• Maintaining good lower back physical condition.

The position is dual-rated to the position of Chief Engineer, Hopper Dredge, WJ-4742-15(HE A30). If qualified and possesses appropriate U.S. Coast Guard License/Certification, incumbent may be assigned to perform these duties on an intermittent, dual-rated capacity. While working in this capacity the FLSA status will be exempt.