Assistant Engineer (Ocean Towing)

Job Description
Published Job Title: Assistant Engineer (Ocean Towing)
Position:Assistant Engineer - 1st 2nd 3rd
Location: Seattle Marine
Department: Ocean Fleet
Schedule: 45-60-day hitches
Reports to: Chief Engineer Port Engineer
Pay Range: $102,000 - $109,000 annual (EXCLUDES OVERTIME TRAVEL IS COVERED BY FOSS)
*If you experience issues when applying, please send your resume credentials to cmulcahy@foss.com*
What We Offer our Hardworking Mariners:
At Foss, we recognize that our employees are the foundation of our company and of our success.
We value and respect the individuals that make up the Foss family and are proud to have one of the industry's highest records for employee longevity.
We work with the Inlandboatmans' Union of the Pacific to provide eligible employees in this position with benefits and paid time off in accordance with regional collective bargaining agreement requirements.

• Fully funded health care and retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays

• Tuition training reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities
• Family support services
• Employee wellness reimbursements
• Equity inclusion

• Company paid-for travel

Summary of Position: The Assistant Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, preservation, operation, and readiness of the ship's propulsion machinery, mechanical and electrical systems, and damage control equipment. The AE is also responsible for fueling, pollution control, liquid load and ballasting, logs and record keeping, procurement and inventory control, and storage and accountability of all HAZMATs. Depending on the vessel, the AE may act as Chief Engineer or the engineer in charge of a watch in a periodically unmanned engine room.
Qualifications:

• Valid USCG MMC

• Assistant Engineer - Oceans, Any HP, Limited - 1600 GRT/3000 ITC License (may sub 3a/e, 2a/e, or 1a/e Motor License)
• Valid STCW with all required endorsements (including, but not limited to Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch, Advanced Firefighting, and Medical Care Provider)
• Lifeboatman Endorsement

• Valid TWIC

• Valid Passport - must be able to travel internationally with no restrictions
• CPR/First Aid
• A physical and pre-employment drug test are also pre-requisite of employment.

Essential Functions:
Vessel Maintenance

• Troubleshoots and repairs all engines, pumps, machinery, deck machinery, and electrical components
• Maintains proper markings, tags, and color coding of various systems
• Responsible for general housekeeping of engineering spaces

Safety

• Responsible for proper maintenance of onboard alarms and safety systems
• Responsible for safety of personnel in engine room

Miscellaneous

• Responsible for monthly engineering reports to be submitted to management
• Maintains vessel parts inventory levels
• Works on deck as needed: handles lines, makes/breaks tow
• Other jobs as directed

Supervisory and Leadership of Direct Staff

• Supervises and trains junior engineers on maintenance procedures
• Serves as Foss "Field Representative" during major machinery overhauls
• Performs all Vessel Maintenance System - Engine Room inspections
• Trains deckhand-engineers in preventive maintenance procedures

Knowledge Skills:

• Strong maritime background with a thorough understanding of vessel operations and equipment capabilities/limitations
• Ability to independently implement all routine engineering procedures
• Implements appropriate casualty control measures in response to engineering casualties

• Reads/interprets technical data, specifications, and drawings
• Basic knowledge of welding and burning procedures and hot work safety precautions
• Ability to safely transfer fuel and oils
• Knowledge of MARPOL regulations and pollution prevention procedures
• Maintenance and operation of bilge, ballast, fire, fresh water and sanitary systems

• Ability to communicate, in English, across all written, spoken and listening levels

Working Conditions: Works in engine room in hot, wet, humid, noisy, and odorous conditions. Occasionally exposed to paints, solvents, thinners, and fumes.
Physical/Mental demands:

• Sitting: Sits to complete engineer logs and reports
• Balancing: Balances continuously on vessel in various sea and weather conditions
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Kneels, crouches, and crawls to pick up tools and perform checks, repairs, and general maintenance of machinery
• Twisting/Reaching: Twists and reaches around equipment to perform checks and repairs
• Standing/Walking: Stands/walks while performing engine checks and repairs

• Handling/Fingering: Handles/fingers hand tools, hand-held power tools, and parts
• Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination: Coordinates movements to perform engineer and general maintenance duties
• Vision: 20/40 correctable vision in each eye to work with equipment and machinery. Color vision is required to distinguish color-coded systems and liquid chemicals
• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying (up to 50 pounds): Pushes, pulls, lifts, and carries machinery up to 50 pounds.

Position Content: This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, working conditions associated with the positions. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, these requirements may change over time. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.
Culture:
OUR VISION
To be a family of the best towage companies in North America.
OUR MISSION
To provide maritime services without equal and unsurpassed customer service. We achieve this through:

• A steadfast focus on our customers' needs and preferences in everything we do
• Relentless continuous improvement - Safety, Operations, Compliance
• Continuing to extend and expand our operations - with the goal to be competitive globally

• Developing our world class workforce by fostering an environment of mutual trust and respect.

OUR CORE VALUES
Foss Maritime is committed to providing our customers with world-class marine services. To achieve this stance of Operational Excellence, we are dedicated to the Foss core values that emphasize safety and quality:

• Safety of people
• Integrity

• Continual Improvement
• Quality Workplace
• Stewardship of Resources
• Custodian of the Environment
• Community Minded

Foss is a place where we are proud to have our children employed. We recognize that our employees are the heart of our company. We treat our people with respect and integrity, and value their contribution and well-being.
We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Foss Maritime Company is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and a participant of the E-verify Employment Verification Program.
Foss is a drug-free employer with a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy compliant with DOT/USCG requirements.
Questions? Please contact 904-752-0115.