Assistant Ship Engineer – RV Walton Smith

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The Marines Operations Department at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, ATmospheric and Earth Science has an exciting opportunity for a Ship Engineer. The Engineer is responsible for representing, enforcing, and preserving University interests, policies and procedures to the crew, clients, sub-contractors, and duly authorized authorities as directed by the Master. The range of duties is broad in scope and the incumbent will be expected to exercise independent analysis, decision-making, judgment, and initiative in establishing priorities and completing work.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Insures all engineering systems aboard the F.G. Walton Smith are operational
• Maintains and repairs essential mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing systems and structural integrity of the vessel
• Oversees related work of such systems while vessel is in the shipyard or in port
• Performs constant checks on pressures and temperatures, fuel consumption, fluid levels, and conditions of operating machinery ensuring safe, economical, and efficient operation.
• Operates shipboard equipment such as pumps, winches, engines, hydraulic systems, refrigeration equipment, air compressors, cranes, sewage systems, watermakers, and piping/tank systems
• Supervises outside contractors performing engineering related tasks
• In charge of fuel bunkering operations
• In charge of machinery parts inventory
• Maintains documentation and logbooks of engineering department activity
• Analyze needs, plans and performs preventive maintenance and upgrades for systems and successfully implements and administers the ship’s planned maintenance.
• Develop and maintain a budget for the engineering department
• Related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to prioritize and to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Diesel/Gas/Electric mechanic
• Ability to read/interpret ship’s general, A/C and D/C electrical line drawing and troubleshooting
• Marine plumbing
• Hydraulics
• Troubleshooting and maintenance of HVAC system
• Ability to express engineering issues in layman’s terms to ship’s crew and shore support
• Experienced in the use of hand and power tools
• Basic computer skills
• Able to fabricate, weld and repair ship’s structure and support systems.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate is required
• Current/valid state driver’s license

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• At least 3 years of maritime experience in the engineering department or military equivalent preferred
• USCG Designated Duty Engineer certificate preferred
• STCW endorsement preferred
• Advanced firefighting preferred
• Must have a Current/valid US passport
• EPA 608 Refrigerant and Recovery certification preferred
• TWIC card

CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Ship Engineer 2 supervises operations, maintenance and/or repair of vessel machinery, support systems and structural integrity while in port or at sea. The Ship Engineer 2 supervises the crew mates assigned to engineering duties aboard the vessel. In addition, the Ship Engineer 2 is responsible for representing, enforcing, and preserving University interests, policies and procedures to the crew, clients, sub-contractors, and duly authorized authorities as directed by the Master.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Ensures all engineering systems aboard the F.G. Walton Smith are operational
2. Maintains and repairs essential mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing systems and structural integrity of the vessel
3. Oversees related work of such systems while vessel is in the shipyard or in port
4. Performs constant checks on pressures and temperatures, fuel consumption, fluid levels, and conditions of operating machinery ensuring safe, economical, and efficient operation.
5. Operates shipboard equipment such as pumps, winches, engines, hydraulic systems, refrigeration equipment, air compressors, cranes, sewage systems, watermakers, and piping/tank systems
6. Supervises individuals/ outside contractors performing engineering related tasks
7. Overseas fuel bunkering operations and machinery parts inventory
8. Maintains documentation and logbooks of engineering department activity
9. Analyzes needs, plans and performs preventive maintenance and upgrades for systems and successfully implements and administers the ship’s planned maintenance.
10. Supervises and manages the crew mates who are assigned duties in the engineering spaces aboard the vessel
11. Develops and maintains a budget for the engineering department
12. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

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