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The licensed assistant engineer is responsible to the chief engineer to assist him in the carrying out of the engineer functions. It is extremely important that the assistant engineer be well acquainted with all the engineering systems onboard the vessel as he is in charge of the engine room department while the chief engineer is off watch.

Marine Functions

• maintain an engine room watch while the chief engineer is off duty
• maintain all hand tools and electrical or pneumatic tools in a good working order
  
• help gather all vital machinery readings
  
• keep all machinery spaces clean and tidy
  

Emergency Response Functions

• in charge of the engine room equipment and all engineering personnel
  
• responsible for securing the watertight or gas tight integrity of the vessel during an emergency
  
• responsible for maintaining and testing of all emergency equipment in the engine room
  
• responsible for starting the bilge and/or fire pumps
  
• in charge of shoring/emergency repairs
  
• in charge of securing engineering spaces/equipment for heavy weather, and assisting the mate in securing cargo and deck equipment
  
• provide first aid to injured personnel according to his training or at the direction of the captain
  
• operate the fixed fire fighting systems
  
• assist on deck in a man overboard crisis

Supervisory Functions

• supervise the engine room oilers in their duties
  
• leader of the engine room fire squad
  
• performs any other additional duties that may be required or assigned

Minimum Requirements

• must possess the following valid USCG documentation:
  • License with minimum rating of:
    • Designated Duty Engineer of at least 4000 hp and 3000 ITC tonnage
    • Third Assistant Engineer of at least 4000 hp and 3000 ITC tonnage
      
  • STCW-95 with "officer in charge of an engineering watch" endorsement
    
  • MMD (Z-Card)
• valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• high school diploma preferred but not required
• must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, background check and Safe Gulf class
  
• subject to random drug screening
  
• shall be capable of working offshore in harsh weather environments for periods of 3 to 6 weeks
  
• must have reliable transportation to and from work for crew changes

• based on employee's USCG documents and type of vessel
• $450-$535 per day
• main schedule of 28 on, 14 off
• free USCG STCW and upgrade classes offered at our training facility
• travel pay based on direct distance from employee's residence to our main office
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • health, dental, vision, long-term disability, 401K, company-paid short-term disability

Edison Chouest Offshore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes diversity in the workplace.
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