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The QMED is responsible for carrying out orders from the captain, chief engineer or assistant engineer. The QMED duties include cleaning the engine room and all machinery. The QMED must be familiar with the use of hand tools and the machinery layout of the vessel.

Functions

• Examines machinery for specified pressure and flow of lubricants.
  2. Fills oil cups on machinery with grease and lubricating oil, according to machinery lubrication instructions.
  3. Oils and greases moving parts, such as gears, shafts, and bearings of engines and auxiliary equipment used to propel maritime vessels.
  4. Reads pressure and temperature gauges and records data in engineering log.
  5. Assist the chief engineer and assistant engineer in doing daily maintenance or repairs to vessel equipment.
  6. Cleans and paints the machinery space and all the machinery in it.
  7. Responsible for keeping all machinery spaces clean and tidy.
  8. May lubricate deck machinery when vessel is unloading cargo.
  9. Assist on deck with cargo handling operations.
  10. Assist in launching of survival craft during times of emergency.
  11. Assist to tie-up the vessel when needed.
  12. Performs any other additional duties that may be required or assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• must possess the following valid USCG documentation:
  • MMD (z-card) with minimum endorsement of OS, Oiler, SD (FH)
    
  • STCW-95 with QMED "rating forming part of an engine room watch" endorsement
    
• 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
• $250-$255 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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