Employer: Sea Education Association
Email Address: tfleming@sea.edu
Website: http://www.sea.edu
Position Title: Assistant Engineer, SSV Corwith Cramer and SSV Robert C Seamans
Compensation/Rate: $2100/mo. base
Location: Falmouth, MA
Position Summary:
ASSISTANT ENGINEER
SSV CORWITH CRAMER/SSV ROBERT C SEAMANS
Overall Responsibilities
Assist the Chief Engineer with the operation and maintenance of all vessel systems and machinery, in port and at sea. Of equal importance is teaching our students, and others as appropriate, in proper operation of the vessel. Maintains a professional student/teacher relationship, which fosters the education program and community on board. Serves aboard assigned SEA vessel for contract term, scheduled under the direction of the Director of Marine Operations.
Primary Tasks
Operate, monitor, maintain, and repair as needed all ships machinery under the direction of the Chief Engineer, including but not limited to:
Main Engine, reduction gears and CPP. Generators and AC and DC electrical distribution. RO Water Makers and potable water systems. Fuel oil transfer system, bunkering, and storage. MSD, vacuum toilets, and wastewater systems. Refrigeration systems. Safety equipment including fire and bilge pumps, and fixed fire-fighting apparatus. Deck equipment including windlass, ground-tackle, steering systems, and gasoline outboard engines.
Abide by all company safety protocols, watch-quarter station bill, and engine room standing orders, to ensure safety of all ship’s personnel and equipment. Maintain accurate logbooks and record keeping as per USCG, EPA, ABS and Port State Control regulations.
Maintain open and clear communication with the Chief Engineer and Captain, with regards to machinery status and engineering needs. Maintain accurate and adequate inventory of all engineering stores.
Oversee students as they are assigned to the engine room. Ensure that they are involved in safe and teachable operation and maintenance of ship’s systems.
Ensure a thorough and complete turnover with on-coming relief.
Supervisors
Reports directly to the Chief Engineer and Captain.
Qualification Requirements
Shipboard participation requires the physical ability and agility to quickly move and react to events on deck, to access below decks (ladders and companionways are provided), to climb aloft (ladders provided) and to live and work in confined spaces. Life at sea demands the physical, psychological and emotional ability to adapt to a ship's schedule, to work in groups or alone (sometimes in remote, un-monitored spaces), to withstand extended periods of time on a moving vessel without daily access to shore resources and in case of an emergency to perform emergency duties under adverse circumstances.
The Assistant Engineer's position requires the ability to work for extended periods in a confined space with extreme heat and noise during day and/or night hours and the ability to make repairs in areas with minimal access and working space. The position also requires the ability to maintain a safe environment while executing the details of directing and teaching the students.
Demonstrated ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of diesel engines, plumbing, electrical, electronic and refrigeration systems.
Ability to work in a professional and effective manner with both crew and students in a hierarchical education environment.
Willingness to teach both crew and students regardless of their previous engineering skills and experience.
An interest in SEA, its mission, and seeing it carried out wherever the ships sail.
A satisfactory pre-employment drug test and an extensive health history and pre-employment physical are required in accordance with the U. S. Coast Guard regulations and SEA policy for crew members.