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The unlicensed engineer is responsible for carrying out orders from the captain. The unlicensed engineer's duties include cleaning the engine room and all machinery. The unlicensed engineer 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
  
• fills oil cups on machinery with grease and lubricating oil, according to machinery lubrication instructions
  
• oils and greases moving parts, such as gears, shafts, and bearings of engines and auxiliary
  equipment used to propel maritime vessels
  
• reads pressure and temperature gauges and records data in engineering log
  
• cleans and paints the machinery space and all the machinery in it
  
• responsible for keeping all machinery spaces clean and tidy
  
• may lubricate deck machinery when vessel is unloading cargo
  
• assist on deck with cargo handling operations
  
• assist in launching of survival craft during times of emergency
  
• assist to tie-up the vessel when needed
  
• performs any other additional duties that may be required or assigned

Emergency Response Functions

• 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
  
• operate the fixed fire fighting systems
  
• assist on deck in a man overboard crisis

Supervisory Functions

• in charge of safety procedures on deck during transfer of fuel or other combustibles
  
• responsible for training and supervision of all engineering personnel
  
• responsible for training the crew in damage control procedures during drills, as directed by the Captain
  
• responsible for training engineering officers and unlicensed personnel in watch standing procedures, and ensure they are competent and completely familiar with their duties and responsibilities
  
• responsible for supporting the ongoing safety program aboard the vessel by training members of the engineering department in the wearing of protective clothing and their duties during emergencies; and stress the use of common sense and the need for alertness while carrying out their assignments
  
• Perform any other additional duties that may be required or assigned

Minimum Requirements

• minimum 2 years engine room experience
• must possess a valid USCG merchant mariner's document (z-card) with minimum endorsement of OS, Wiper, SD (FH)
• 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-$270 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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