About You:
This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.
About the Opportunity:
As a Deck Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the operations of the vessel through maintenance of machinery and equipment. You will report to the Master, and support operations through technical aptitude, drive, and the understanding of the vessel’s capabilities. In addition to the responsibilities as an engineer, you will also be required to assist with deck operations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- The Deck Engineer must work in a safe, methodical and consistent manner under the immediate direction and guidance of the vessel captain while performing the tasks outlined by captain.
- Perform preventative maintenance on diesel engines and other machinery found on passenger vessels. This includes but may not be limited to diesel main engines, diesel auxiliary generators, engine room and top side equipment, marine reduction gears, hydraulic systems for steering, cranes, and thrusters.
- Assist the company Port Engineer with heavy machinery maintenance and repair work.
- Underwater machinery maintenance and repair both in the vessel and in dry dock.
- Vessel plumbing maintenance and repairs to pipes, valves, tanks and pumps.
- Vessel electrical troubleshooting and maintenance of generators, motors, control systems, sensors and related wiring.
- Maintenance and repair of pneumatic engine starters, pneumatic engine controls, air compressors, accumulators and valves as part of air starting and engine control equipment.
- Assist with dry dock repairs. This may involve staying aboard the vessel during the dry-dock period.
- The Deck Engineer may be asked to assist the Captain and Mate with vessel daily top side responsibilities. This may involve shared housekeeping chores, galley chores, maintenance of ship service equipment, plumbing and HVAC maintenance, as well as outer deck and deck machinery repairs and maintenance.
- When tending a ship or during docking operations the Deck Engineer will likely be asked to assist with line handling, loading and offloading of materials, fueling, or any other operational aspects of a ship of this class and duties.
- Be available for a 2-week rotational schedule which requires eating, sleeping and living onboard the vessel
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- USCG MMC with OS or ABS endorsement
- Licensed as an OS or above with mechanical duties and the individual having formal training either possess an AB license, and mechanical aptitude with approval by the Port Engineer, or possess technical training, and approval by the Port Engineer
Experience
Required
- 1 year(s): Deckhand or Mate
- 1 year(s): Marine Engineer
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities