1ST Assistant Engineer - Cape May - Lewes Ferry Operation
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Job Description
Job Title: 1ST Assistant Engineer Cape May Lewes Ferry Operation
Location: North Cape May NJ
Duration: Fulltime
Position Summary
The First Assistant Engineer has the responsibility of overseeing vessel equipment operation making log entries and reporting problems to the Chief Engineer. The First Assistant Engineer assists with the primary level maintenance and repair of the vessels while underway. The First Assistant Engineer is responsible to the Chief Engineer for engine room duties to the captain for emergency duties underway and to the delegated yard supervisor when working ashore. This is a safety sensitive position both underway and ashore. The First Assistant Engineer is responsible for following established safety practices while performing assigned duties to protect self coworkers and the public from personal injury and to prevent damage to Authority property. The First Assistant Engineer will be required to abide by all rules and regulations for operating passenger vessels. This position is a bargaining unit position that is represented by the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (MEBA).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Leadership ability
- Ability to diagnose machinery malfunctions and recommend a course of corrective action
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and machinery systems technical manuals
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Assorted power and hand tools and various instruments both mechanical and electrical
- Ability to provide superior customer service to everyone by responding in a courteous and efficient manner
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have proof of U.S. Citizenship
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or equivalent or equivalent related experience
Licenses Registrations And /Or Certifications
- Valid U.S.C.G. 1st Assistant Engineers license for vessels 4000 HP Motor (Limited) OR Valid U.S.C.G. 2nd Assistant Engineers license for vessels 4000 HP Motor (Limited) and at least 300 days of sea service OR Valid U.S.C.G. 3rd Assistant Engineers license for vessels 4000 HP Motor (Limited) and at least 660 days of sea service
- Must be able to obtain a Chief Engineers license within 120 days for vessels 4000 HP Motor (Limited)
- Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Valid drivers license
- Preferred Requirement:
- Valid U.S.C.G. Chief Engineers license for vessels 4000 HP Motor (Limited)
Special Requirements
- Subject to drug test background investigation and preemployment physical
- The Client requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their biweekly pay
- Willing and available for duty at such hours day or night as may be required in order to maintain continuous operation of this facility
- Will be subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable Federal Regulations
Skills and Certifications note: bold skills and certification are required
- Valid U.S.C.G. 1st Assistant Engineers license for vessels 4000 HP Motor (Limited)
- Valid U.S.C.G. 2nd Assistant Engineers license for vessels 4000 HP Motor (Limited) and at least 3
- Valid U.S.C.G. 3rd Assistant Engineers license for vessels 4000 HP Motor (Limited) and at least 6
Employment Type
Full Time
