2nd Asst Engineer

at  Coastal Villages Region Fund

Description:
Coastal Alaska Premier Seafoods, a subsidiary of Coastal Villages Region Fund, is currently seeking applications for a 2nd Assistant Engineer to work aboard the F/T Northern Hawk. The primary responsibilities of the 2nd Assistant Engineer include but are not limited to assisting the Chief Engineer and the 1st Engineer as necessary in the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of all ship’s engineering systems. Provides teamwork assistance and technical expertise to junior engineers.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain proper license and all necessary endorsements as required by the U.S. Coast Guard and other regulatory agencies.
• Must be qualified to operate and troubleshoot all marine systems as indicated above, or as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Must have, or ability to obtain refrigeration license.
• Knowledgeable in oil spill response and recovery per regulations.
• Knowledgeable in proper handling and disposal or hazardous materials.
• Must possess excellent teamwork and assistant abilities.
• Must possess and exhibit excellent leadership abilities, including interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation.
• Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent participant and participant in vessel’s abandon ship, firefighting and man overboard drills.
• Ability to machine and fabricate with various types of metals and materials.
• Ability to interface in a cooperative and businesslike manner with company vendor representatives, shipyard representatives and outside contractors.
• Documented knowledge of factory trawlers machinery and equipment.
• Must be punctual, organized, and able to work under stressful conditions.
  This position reports directly to the Chief Engineer
  Status: Non-Exempt – Seasonal
  Annual Crew Contract; 401k and Health Benefits upon eligibility
  Coastal Villages Region Fund has a zero tolerance Drug and Alcohol Policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to pass pre-employment and unannounced random drug tests.
• Must be capable of boarding and exiting a vessel without physical assistance by climbing up and down a gangplank or using a Jacob’s ladder.
• Must climb or descend one or more set of steep stairs, or vertical ladders inside and outside the vessel in all weather conditions as extreme as 30 degrees below zero.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
  Requirements:
  Applicants will be required to successfully pass a post-offer background, drug test and reference check. Applicants must be willing and able to be away from home for extended periods of time and must be willing to live and work in a cramped environment, and work as a team member at all times. In addition, good communication skills, self-motivation, and a positive attitude are important to ensure a high-quality product and the safety of all crew members.

Assisting the Chief Engineer and the 1st Engineer as necessary in the operating, maintaining and repairing of all vessel engineering systems and processes:

• Diesel propulsion and electric generating systems.
• Deck hydraulic and pneumatic systems,
• Fuel and lubrication systems.
• Refrigeration plant
• Sewage treatment
• Water making/desalinization system
• Vacuum sanitation system
• Heating and ventilation systems
• Operation of incinerator and garbage compactor
• Capable of assisting with all U.S. Coast Guard manning, watch standing, and operating regulations.
• Capable of assisting in monitoring of maintenance programs on all main systems and engineering systems.
• Capable of assisting in maintaining ship fuel and discharge logs.
• Capable of assisting in maintaining spare parts inventory.
• Strictly uphold all company policies and support company philosophy.
• Attends and participates in all company sponsored training programs as well as outside training in management or engineering related courses as directed.
• Maintains the vessel as Class Society and regulatory society requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.