Ferry Chief Engineer
Ferry Chief Engineer
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$ 41655 - 72897
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Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
Work in this class involves full responsibility for supervising and coordinating activities of vessel personnel engaged in operating and maintaining propulsion and other engines generators deck machinery electrical refrigeration and sanitation equipment and other related systems on board ferry vessels. Employees operate the engineering systems in accordance with rules and regulations established by the U.S. Coast Guard North Carolina Department of Transportation and policies and procedures of the Ferry Division. Employees are responsible for following all safety and Homeland Security rules and regulations. Work is reviewed by superiors through written reports and by inspections performed by United States Coast Guard personnel. Employees may perform other duties as required.
This position works out of the Ocracoke Operations located in Ocracoke NC
Shift work 7 days on and 7 days off (Tuesday Monday)
Housing during the working shift may be available
NOTE: A COPY OF BOTH TWIC AND MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL ENDORSED AS CHIEF ENGINEER; OR LIMITED ASSISTANT ENGINEER OR POSSESS ENDORSEMENT STATING CHIEF ENGINEER OF MOTOR PROPELLED VESSEL OF LESS THAN 4000 HP RESTRICTED TO NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANPORTATION PASSENGER FERRIES MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF THE INTERVIEW PROCESS.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Checks operates and maintains marine equipment such as engines generators steering gears pumps and other auxiliary equipment; performs minor emergency repairs while underway.
- Executes orders received from the Ferry Master pertaining to starting stopping speed of vessel and other operations while vessel is underway.
- Maintains and operates all belowdeck firefighting equipment.
- Prepares and maintains records of all tools and parts; keeps daily logs of all machinery operations such as engine RPMs time temperature pressures oil changes quantity of fuel and water aboard and all repairs made to engines auxiliary equipment.
- Participates in minor repairs on motors auxiliary equipment and the hull.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
Knowledge of the operations maintenance and repairs of marine diesel and gas engines pumps generators and other auxiliary equipment.
Knowledge of State Federal and U.S. Coast Guard laws and regulations regarding occupational hazards and safety precautions for engine room work aboard vessels.
Demonstrated ability supervising personnel in all areas of engine room operations.
Demonstrated ability to overhaul and maintain complex engineering equipment up to including large internal combustion diesel engines.
- Skill in repairing and performing required periodic maintenance of the vessels equipment in accordance with manufactures instructions Coast Guard regulations and Ferry Division Policy
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for detail.
Possession of a valid U.S. Coast Guard license as Chief Engineer or Designated Duty Engineer with the appropriate horsepower for the vessel operated.
Necessary Special Qualification Possession of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Supplemental and Contact Information
Ren Basnight
Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept See Attached or See Resume in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
