New 
Unlicensed Engineer - Qmed
 Young Brothers | |
 United States, Hawaii, Honolulu | |
 Apr 18, 2025 | |
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PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To oversee and maintain independently the proper and safe operation of vessel propulsion equipment and other machinery. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS: 1. Prepares, operates, maintains, and repairs vessel propulsion equipment and other machinery properly and safely. 2. Performs general and preventive maintenance on vessel and vessel equipment. 3. Maintains engineering logs and fuel and lube reports. OTHER DUTIES/FUNCTIONS: 1. Receives and discharges fuel oil, lube oil, fresh water, and wastewater to and from vessel under the guidelines of regulatory agencies and Company policies. 2. Changes equipment filters and other replaceable parts when necessary. 3. Performs minor repairs to machinery and electrical systems. 4. Troubleshoots marine hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems and equipment. 5. Performs general housekeeping and sanitary duties. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in engine room in hot, wet, humid, noisy, and odorous conditions and may be occasionally exposed to paints, solvents, thinners, and fumes. Equipment use: Must be able to independently operate and maintain vessel propulsion equipment and machinery. Must possess adequate hand tools and experience with power tools to perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs, as necessary. Work hours: Normal work vessel week varies with vessel assignment and schedule - may work up to seven days per week. Normal work hours vary with departure time. Normal watches May very to comply with USCG Regulations and responsible Carrier program. MENTAL DEMANDS: 1. Mathematical ability: Calculates tank calibration, gear ratios, bearing wear, liquid tonnage conversion, piston readings, etc. 2. Attention to detail: Is attentive to detail to ensure safety of crew, vessel(s), cargo, and equipment. 3. Concentration: Concentrates to ensure safety of crew, vessel(s), cargo, and equipment. 4. Alertness: Is alert to ensure safety of crew, vessel(s), cargo, and equipment. 5. Other: Must be able to complete engineering logs and reports. Must have good judgment in operating, maintaining, and repairing equipment, particularly in an emergency situation at sea. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 1. Sitting: Sits to complete engineer logs and reports. 2. Climbing/Jumping/Balancing: Climbs/Jumps from pier to vessel and vice versa. Balances continuously on vessel in various sea and weather conditions. 3. Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling/Squatting: Stoops/Kneels/Crouches/Crawls/ Squats to pick up and place tools and machinery and when performing checks, repairs, and general maintenance. 4. Twisting/Reaches: Twists/Reaches around machinery and equipment to perform checks and repairs. 5. Standing/Walking: Stands/Walks while performing engine checks and repairs. 6. Handling/Fingering: Handles/Fingers hand tools, hand-held power tools, and parts. 7. Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination: Coordinates movements to perform engineer and general maintenance duties. 8. Vision (corrected, depth, wide field, color): 20/40 correctable vision in each eye to work with equipment and machinery. Color vision required to distinguish color-coded systems/liquid chemicals. 9. Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying (up to 50 pounds): Pushes/Pulls on tools to remove parts of equipment. Lifts/Carries tools and equipment. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS (licenses, degrees, certificates): As a minimum possess a US Coast Guard engineer's OR a Merchant Mariner's Document with an Able-Bodied Seaman AND Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) - any rating (all QMED endorsements) OR junior engineer endorsement, minimum. Must complete the company's Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) for Engineer within 90 days of effective hire or promotion date Skills/Knowledge: Must have proficient knowledge of marine diesel engines, propulsion equipment, and other machinery. Must be able to read, interpret, and understand manufacturers' equipment manuals, drawings, and blueprints. Must be able to troubleshoot and repair marine hydraulic, electric, and mechanical equipment. Education/Training: High School or GED is required. Must possess sufficient verbal, reading, writing, and comprehension skills as necessitated by the job (i.e., reading and comprehending manufacturers' equipment manuals, drawings, and blueprints, communicating with crew members and maintenance personnel, maintaining engineering logs and reports). Experience: Must possess, at least, two (2) years of marine diesel engine experience or equivalent (i.e., training at Maritime academy.) 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, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties, and assign other duties, as necessary. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled | |