Licensed Marine Engineer - Fishing Vessel at United States Seafoods

Unalaska, Alaska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Marine Engineering, Vessel Maintenance, Electrical Generation, Refrigeration Plant Operation, Hydraulics, Engine Performance Monitoring, Personnel Supervision, Inventory Management, Technical Reporting

Industry

Fisheries

Description

Description United States Seafoods is a Commercial Fishing Company with factory trawlers out of Alaska. We are looking for entry level and experienced crew members to work on board our vessels. We are looking for full-time, long-term employees who are willing to work a rotating schedule throughout the year. United States Seafoods is currently recruiting for a qualified Licensed Marine Engineer to work on one of our factory trawlers. A qualified Engineer should have Minimum of 3 years of marine engineering experience working onboard fishing vessels, and hold a USCG Engineer of Uninspected Fishing Vessel or greater. United States Seafoods fishes from January to November. Total crew size is 50 -70 crewmembers. Key crew work on a rotational schedule with roughly 60 days on/60 days off. A Licensed Engineer will – Communicate daily with the Master, Office, and Counterpart Carryout all orders, requests and duties as assigned Perform maintenance and upkeep of all vessel equipment, including main propulsion, electrical generations, refrigeration plant, and hydraulics Operate, monitor, and evaluate engine performance, delivering clear, concise and timely reports of any equipment failure or damage and propose how to remedy such failure or damage Report all unsafe or un-seaworthy conditions to the Master Assist in maintenance and repair of all fishing and factory equipment, including refrigeration when needed to ensure the factory is running and maintained Directly Supervise and develop engine room personnel and support the factory technician, ensuring factory crew has the infrastructure for quality production Plan and coordinate use of manpower, material and equipment to ensure efficient maintenance of shipboard equipment, including overseeing inventory and organization of parts and storage Requirements Minimum of 3 years of experience working onboard fishing vessels USCG Chief Engineer of Uninspected Fishing Vessel or greater or DDE Must be available for the full contract period (Approx. up to 90 days) Adhere to the positions rotation schedule to ensure proper coverage *Compensation is Competitive and based on experience EEO Policy - The Company's equal employment opportunity policy prohibits unlawful discrimination with respect to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, veteran or other status protected by applicable law. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Responsibilities

The Licensed Marine Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all vessel equipment, including propulsion, electrical, and refrigeration systems. They supervise engine room personnel and coordinate manpower and materials to ensure efficient shipboard operations.