Assistant Engineer at Continental Shelf Associates Inc – Oxnard, California

Marine Ventures International offers an opportunity for a full time Assistant Engineer position on board the M/V INDEPENDENCE. The M/V INDEPENDENCE is a dynamically positioned research vessel primarily operating off the West Coast of the USA.

The Assistant Engineer works with the Chief Engineer to ensure the vessel is maintained in a seaworthy, clean and safe manner. The Assistant Engineer maintains all shipboard systems including, but not limited to propulsion, electrical, electronic, fuel, hydraulic, sanitation and potable water systems. The Asst. Engineer is the officer in charge of an engineering watch and assists in the supervision of the engineering department.

LOCATION: Oxnard, CA

JOB STATUS: Full Time 28 day on, 28 day off Rotational Position

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Top Secret SCI eligibility; Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within 90 days.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants

EDUCATION: HS Diploma or Equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess USCG License (Merchant Mariner’s Credential) for Third Assistant Engineer 2500 HP

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Shall hold an open ocean U.S. Coast Guard license as Assistant Engineer of inspected motor vessels powered by not less than 2500 HP diesel engines with a minimum of three years of experience in that class.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains equipment, spares and hazardous material inventories.

Maintains vessel equipment, performing routine and preventative maintenance as well as corrective maintenance.

Conducts fuel oil soundings and prepares fuel reports.

Schedules and performs Preventative Maintenance

Operates machinery and engineering systems.

Maintains and enforces shipboard safety programs.

Fills out purchasing forms, worksheets and receives purchased items.

Assists in the purchasing and ordering from vendors.

Assists in the preparation of corporate documents, contract deliverables and other paperwork as directed.

Conducts fuel oil and engineering consumables transfers, loading, and discharges.

Maintains hazardous material management plans

All other duties as assigned

SALARY RANGE: Estimated $65-$70/hr depending on experience, Pay based on 12 hours per day while on rotation

BENEFITS:

Competitive salaries

Multiple healthcare benefits packages

401K with 6% employer matching, immediately vested

Up to 160 hours Paid time off (PTO) per year along with11 paid holidays per year