Vessel Engineer Vallejo

The Vessel Engineer is responsible for maintaining the safe reliable and operational condition of company vessels in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations and company standards.

The primary responsibilities of ensuring the safe operational condition of vessels in accordance with USCG regulations typically include:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on diesel engines reduction gears electrical hydraulic pneumatic sanitary propulsion steering and auxiliary systems.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical failures identify root causes and perform safe effective and lasting repairs.
• Plan maintenance projects order materials and  replacement parts and coordinate repairs to minimize vessel downtime.
• Complete vessel condition surveys inspections  maintenance records and work documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain clean organized and safe work areas aboard vessels within company facilities and in maintenance shops.
• Work collaboratively with fellow engineers captains operations personnel vendors and management to ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability maintenance practices and operational efficiency.
• Respond to scheduled and emergency maintenance needs as required to support fleet operations.
• Promote and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safety environmental stewardship regulatory compliance and exceptional customer service.

What Were Looking For

We are seeking engineers who take pride in their work and understand the importance of keeping a passenger fleet operating safely and reliably.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A strong work ethic with dependable attendance and follow-through.
• Ownership and accountability for assigned work from start to finish.
• Pride in producing high-quality workmanship rather than temporary fixes.
• Initiative to identify problems before they become failures.
• Professionalism integrity and a positive attitude.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team-oriented culture.
• Strong troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a marine engineer within the small passenger vessel industry or equivalent field.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining diesel engines marine electrical systems hydraulics pumps propulsion equipment and auxiliary machinery is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems using technical manuals schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid unrestricted drivers license with a clean driving record for the past five (5) years. (Travel between Vallejo Alameda and San Francisco facilities may be required.)
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or the ability to obtain one.

Rate: $46.26 - 59.68 per hour (DOE)

This is a union position.

Additional Information :

Blue & Gold Fleet is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time