Employer: Foss Maritime
Email Address: hr@foss.com
Website: https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=2148913&d=FossExternalCareerSite
Position Title: 3rd Assistant Engineer #003-3013
Compensation/Rate: $90,000 - $116,000 Annually
Location: Seattle, WA
Position Summary:
Department: Seattle Marine Ocean Fleet
Job Code(s): 3244, 3245 A2 Assistant Engineer
Schedule: 30-60 day hitch; average 180 days per year
Reports to: Captain / Port Captain
Pay Group/Frequency: UME / Monthly
Pay Range: $109,000 - $116,000(est for 180 sea days annually) (EXCLUDES OVERTIME & COVERED TRAVEL COSTS)
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.
• Company funded health care and retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition & training reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and Family support services
• Employee wellness reimbursements
• Equity & inclusion
• Paid travel expenses
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 Assistant Engineer 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 Assistant Engineer may act as Chief Engineer or the engineer in charge of a watch in a periodically unmanned engine room.
Qualifications:
• Possess and maintain US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC)
• Valid USCG Medical Certificate
• Maintain Assistant Engineer license (Limited Oceans, Any horsepower, 1600 GRT/3000ITC rating required) with valid STCW and all required endorsements (including, but not limited to Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch, Advanced Firefighting, and Medical Care Provider) (may sub 3a/e, 2a/e, or 1a/e Motor License)
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• A minimum of 1 year of operational experience with working on deck of a tugboat.
• Valid state driver's license
• Valid U.S. Passport and able to travel internationally, including Canada, without restrictions
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and at night
• Must be a current member of the Union, or able to join the Union upon hire
• Completion of a pre-employment physical and drug test, or proof of approved CG-719k or DOT Drug Testing Program letter within the last six months
Essential Functions:
Vessel Maintenance
• Problem solve and conduct 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
• Take appropriate action to correct any unusual or unsafe conditions
• Report Near Miss Hazard Observations
• Conduct and log Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s)
• Adhere to Foss Drug and Alcohol program and policy
• Report vessel and employee incidents including injury and illness
• Participate in incident investigation
• Carry out all required drills
• Responsible for proper maintenance of onboard alarms and safety systems
• Responsible for safety of personnel in engine room
Miscellaneous
• Submit and approve timecard
• 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
• Completes annual training requirements
• Performs special duties and other projects as assigned.
• Adheres to all company policies.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested
• Understands and complies with Company policies and procedures, including EEO, Non Discrimination, Harassment, and Saltchuk Code of Ethical Business Conduct
Supervisory and Leadership of Direct Staff
• Supervises and trains junior engineers on maintenance procedures
• Performs all Vessel Maintenance System – Engine Room inspections
• Trains deckhand-engineers in preventive maintenance procedures
• Be a leader for “SpeakUp”, including encouraging peers and staff to exhibit a safe and ethical culture
• Understands and complies with Company policies and procedures, including EEO, Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Saltchuk Code of Ethical Business Conduct
• 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
• Must be able to comprehend and respond and carry out specific orders from the captain.
• Ability to communicate effectively with captain, co-workers, vendors and shoreside personnel
• Read, speak and understand English over the telephone and/or radio.
• Physically fit enough to pull heavy lines/hoses, lift, tighten winches, carry heavy items, kneel while painting or changing oil/filters, climb onto barges and upstairs to wheelhouse, bending and twisting during boat/barge tie-up.
• Operate, maintain and oversee machinery, engineering equipment and vessel systems.
• Able to check equipment, isolate issues.
• Manage engine room watch when vessel in underway.
• A team player but at the same time be willing to exercise authority when required
• Motivate employees and to earn and obtain their committed effort
• Strong decision making and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with a Vessel Maintenance System
• Ability to work a varied work schedule
• Prioritize tasks accordingly to meet deadlines without sacrificing operational quality
• Good negotiating skills to deal with regulators, customers, vendors and labor union personnel.
• Reads/interprets technical data, specifications, and drawings
• Read, speak, and understand English over email, telephone and/or radio
• Possess strong written and oral communicative skills.
• Knowledge of computers, office equipment, navigation instruments and vessel machinery
• Basic computer skills with knowledge in Windows based programs such as Outlook, Excel and Word preferred.
Working Conditions:
Crew members live-aboard and work for 30 – 60 days at a sea, in close quarters, with contact with other crewmembers. Ocean voyages encounter exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, etc.) including rough seas.
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 logs and reports, operate navigation of vessel
• Balancing: Balances continuously on vessel in various sea and weather conditions, cross gangways, climb stairs and ladders
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Kneels, crouches, and crawls to pick up tools and perform checks, repairs, and general maintenance of machinery, crawl through hatches and confined spaces of vessel
• Twisting/Reaching: Twists and reaches around equipment to operate navigational controls, perform deck work and equipment repairs
• Standing/Walking: Stands/walks while performing work and repairs, maneuver through vessel, climb ladders and stairs
• Handling/Fingering: Handles/fingers operating computers, writing/documenting vessel logs, using hand tools, hand-held power tools, and parts
• Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination: Coordinates movements to operate vessel controls and equipment
• Vision: 20/40 correctable vision in each eye to work with equipment, computers, monitors, and radar, maps, and ocean/harbor vessel traffic. Color vision is required to distinguish color-coded systems, navigational signage, computer screens, and illuminated
• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying (up to 50 pounds): Pushes, pulls, lifts, and carries supplies, 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.
Get to Know Us: Foss Maritime is a pioneer in ocean towing, providing marine transportation services for more than 130 years. Foss can transport virtually any cargo by barge in environmentally sensitive areas as well as in regions with severe weather hazards. The Foss Maritime Ocean fleet offers point-to-point towing anywhere in the world, with some of the most advanced and powerful tugs in the industry.
When Thea Foss started her company by purchasing a single rowboat in Tacoma, Washington in 1889, she hardly could have imagined that the humble enterprise would grow into one of the world's leading tug and barge operations. Thea had a talent for marketing, and she painted a sign on the roof of the Tacoma boathouse advertising that the enterprise was "Always Ready" to rent rowboats. That sign is the root of Foss Maritime's mottos, which remains an important component of the company's brand today. "Always Safe. Always Ready."
As we look to the future, we are excited for what lies ahead and believe our experience will serve us well, particularly regarding resource development in the offshore wind market and other regions of the world.
-A Saltchuk Company
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.
Foss is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. Foss Maritime is a registered Federal Contractor, participates in e-verify and annual certification of our Affirmative Action Plans on the OFCCP Contractor Portal.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Foss is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact HR@foss.com.
Foss is a drug-free employer with a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy compliant with DOT/USCG requirements.