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Savage · 3 months ago

Chief Engineer

Seattle, WA, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Savage is recognized as a Top Workplace and a Military Friendly Employer in Transportation. The Cargo Chief Mate is responsible for conducting cargo operations, overseeing deck hands, performing deck maintenance duties, and standing a navigational watch, reporting directly to the Master for navigational, maintenance, and safety-related duties.

ConstructionIndustrial EngineeringRailroadSupply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Performs inspection, testing and maintenance of deck and cargo machinery and systems as well as all firefighting, lifesaving, navigation, and safety equipment onboard

The Cargo Chief Mate performs Bridge Standing Orders, Logbook Maintenance, Bridge Checklists, Emergency Checklists, Emergency Drills and Exercises, Emergency Equipment Inspection, Emergency Instructions, Work-rest oversight and documentation, Crew Sign-on, Onboard Familiarization, and manage crew changes

Obtain working knowledge of the Safety Management System and comply with all procedures outlined within as relating to the position

Accurately report and record maintenance related activities

Assign tasks to Mates and AB’s as required

Qualification

USCG Merchant Mariner CredentialOfficer In Charge of a Navigation WatchAble Seafarer-DeckVessel Security OfficerMedical First Aid ProviderAutomatic Radar Plotting AidFCC LicenseDiplomaArticulated Tug/Barge experienceCaustic Soda experience

Required

Must hold the following USCG Merchant Mariner Credential international and national endorsements capable of foreign voyages: International STCW Endorsements: Officer In Charge of a Navigation Watch (STCW A-II/I-OINCW 500 Gross Tons or more), Able Seafarer-Deck (STCW II/5), RFPNW (STCW II/4), STCW Basic Safety Training (STCW VI/1), PSC (STCW VI/2), Vessel Security Officer (STCW VI/5), Medical First Aid Provider (STCW VI/4), Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)

USCG National Endorsements (Domestic): 500 GRT Oceans or 1,600 GRT Oceans or higher, Mate Pilot of Towing Oceans (Master Towing Oceans preferred), Lifeboatman, Deck Officer – Radar Observer (Unlimited), FCC License

Tankerman PIC Barge limited to Dangerous Liquid (DL) Cargoes

Must have current USCG/STCW medical certificate, renewed every 2 years

Must have a valid TWIC card and Passport

High School diploma

Able to work in confined spaces, carrying heavy tools, climbing and descending ladders, consistently asked to lift and carry loads at least 40 pounds