Third Assistant Engineer

San Ramon, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsible for operating and maintaining vessel propulsion plant and related auxiliary machinery cargo handling systems deck machinery and hotel systems onboard engineers; may or may not actually have engineering degree but addresses technical working of ship.

Chevron USA - Marine is accepting online applications for the position of Third Assistant Engineer located on one of their US Flag fleet of vessels through February 8th 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (PST).

Applicants must hold a current United States Coast Guard License (Motor vessels of any horsepower) Merchant Mariner Document Passport and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). The general guideline for vessel assignment length is 75 days for licensed officers. Vacation will accrue at 30 days for each 30 days of work.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

Handles engine department watch standing duties which includes supervision and control of vessels machinery and equipment.

Oversees the loading of engine department stores bunkers and water.

Ensures that all personnel working within the engine room comply with PPE requirements and supervisors safety instructions so that safe working practices are adhered to.

Supervise and assist unlicensed personnel (machinist and utility).

Responsible for routine maintenance and troubleshooting of engine room equipment inspecting equipment for the need of preventative maintenance and determining requirements. Conducts routine maintenance on a variety of systems including (but not limited to) pneumatics hydraulics mechanical and electrical.

Performs any other marine related duties as required by STCW ISM and ISPS conventions and Chevron operational procedures to ensure the safety of the vessel its crew and cargo.

Attends all required classes required by STCW ISM ISPS and Chevron to maintain valid certificates of competency.

Participates in and furthers company programs such as Behavior Based Safety near miss reporting and Job Safety Analysis.

One year service as a licensed engineer on vessels requiring unlimited horsepower.

Working knowledge of USCG and international regulations such as MARPOL SOLAS and ISGOTT.

Minimum License and Endorsement Requirements:

USCG Third Assistant Engineer of Motor Vessels of any horsepower.

Required Qualifications:

Merchant Mariners Document

Advanced Firefighting Certificate

Basic Safety Training

VPDSD

Tankerman endorsement

Pre-employment screening consists of:

Physical and Functional capacity evaluation examination including DOT drug testing

Background check

Relocation Options:

Relocation will not be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed sex (including pregnancy childbirth breast-feeding and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin or ancestry age mental or physical disability (including medical condition) military or veteran status political preference marital status citizenship genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation please email us at

Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

Important Information

The compensation for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidates compensation will be determined based on his or her skills experience and qualifications. Please note that the compensation listed below are only applicable to successful candidates who are hired onto local United States payroll.

The anticipated fixed salary for this position is $ 148279.00 (Effective 4/1/2025)

U.S. Regulatory notice:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin or ancestry age mental or physical disability medical condition reproductive health decision-making military or veteran status political preference marital status citizenship genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation please email us at .

Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

Required Experience:

Junior IC