Assistant Engineer

We are seeking highly motivated Assistant Engineers that are interested in accelerating their career to the next level. We prefer candidates that have salvage, towing, emergency response, and operational experience on conventional ocean-going tug/anchor handling vessels in mainland US Coastal Waters, Gulf of Mexico, and NW Pacific/ Alaska with a minimum of 2 years’ experience as Assistant Engineer.

To be successful in this position, the candidate will be a team player with a positive attitude who takes pride in their work. They will demonstrate the ability to cooperate and communicate well with coworkers, supervisors, and subordinates. They will step up as a leader but be willing to ask for support when needed. They will be reliable and able to see a task through to completion, demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills. They will follow all safety protocols, adhere to regulations, and company policies.

This position is subject to a successful background and drug screening (where country applicable laws apply), as well as random drug testing procedures post-employment.

Position Responsibilities:

Assistant Engineer – is directly responsible to the Chief Engineer for:

• Assisting in ship’s technical maintenance and the safe, efficient, economical operation of all her machinery
• Following all the engine room procedures
• Assisting in the engineering/technical department jobs
• Assisting in maintaining sufficient bunkers and other essential engine-related stores and consumables
• Assisting for the safe and efficient loading and transferring of bunkers
• Assisting in day to day running of all plant and machinery
• Performs necessary routine maintenance, repairs, and handles ship’s technical jobs under the direction of the Chief Engineer
• Stands engine room watch while vessel is underway or as and when deemed necessary
• Maintaining log of the lube/oil quantities and consumptions
• Monitoring and analyzing cooling water
• Assisting to maintain the general condition/maintenance of machineries, steering gear, air conditioning, etc.
• Keeping engine room watches and carrying out any assigned maintenance jobs
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current and active US passport
• Must have a current USCG License for Assistant Engineer with endorsements
• Must meet the applicable statutory guidelines regarding credentials and eligibility to work criteria
• Must have MMC endorsement of Assistant Engineer of Motor propelled vessels unlimited, 1,600(GRT) upon Oceans USCG endorsements
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Valid USCG STCW and National medicals
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Assistant Engineer
• Have stood independent engine room watches on ocean-going vessels
• Show the ability to develop and execute innovative solutions to engineering problems
• Well versed with USCG/ABS/ISM/ISPS regulatory requirements as applicable to ocean-going tugs
• Must meet the physical demands while performing the tasks required for transferring/operating portable pumps, routine housekeeping duties, general maintenance, and assisting in the routine onboard jobs.
• Incumbents are required to use hand tools, power tools, painting equipment, and personal protective gear
• Incumbents are frequently required to move equipment that is heavy or awkward and must meet a 100 lb. lifting requirement.
• The candidate is someone who has hands-on experience on vessels with the following:
  • EMD Engines
  • Detroit Diesel
  • Caterpillar
  • Scania Engines
  • John Deere Generators
  • Towing winches
  • Towing gears
  • Hydraulics

ADA Requirements:

• Sit or Stand
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance
• See
• Walk
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Taste/Smell
• Use Hands/Fingers to handle or feel
• Talk/hear
• Carry weight, lift 50lbs.
• Exposure to work (outside weather, fumes, etc.) Marine fumes, gasoline, shipyard environmental conditions, sea, cold weather during winter months, etc.

Travel Requirement:

This position is primarily a position onboard a sailing vessel and would require travel, including international travel depending on the schedule of the vessel.

At Resolve Marine, your attitude matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We look for people to bring their very best, positive attitude and resiliency. We strive to be the best in the industry, but we aspire for the best working culture that our employees can ask for. Our people, whether on our vessels or in the office, always work to look ahead, be mindful of safety, environment and respecting one another because enjoying where you work and who we work with is what delivers success in everything we do.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand and meet the minimum qualifications of the position outlined in the job description and will perform to the best of my abilities to meet the expectations of the role.

I also understand that this position is subject to a successful background and drug screening (where country applicable laws apply), as well as random drug testing procedures post employment.

Resolve Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer