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First Assistant Engineer Hopper Dredge Dual Rate

Portland, Oregon, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$45.69/hr - $53.30/hr

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a First Assistant Engineer for a dredging vessel. This role involves routine inspections, operation, repair, and maintenance of engine room equipment while ensuring safety and compliance during dredging operations.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

At prescribed intervals make routine inspection of all engineer spaces and equipment including dredge pumps, bow thruster, steering gear and emergency areas

Starts, stops and adjusts engine room equipment as necessary

Observe pressure and temperature gauges and alarms and listen for sounds which indicate abnormal operating conditions

Make regular periodic inspection of all operating machinery to ensure proper functioning

Supervise and/or perform the operation, routine repair and maintenance of all engine room equipment and assists Chief Engineer and Assistant Engineer with Major repairs

Install, maintain, test and repair AC and DC electrical system, equipment, components, converters, safety devices, wiring and controls, switchboards and make repairs

Inspect and service pilot house and engine room controls, gyrocompass and steering, fire detection, ventilation, refrigeration, lighting, emergency and communication systems

Ensure that all tests and analyses are conducted in connection with the operation of the Engine Department

Qualification

USCG Merchant Mariner CredentialTransportation Worker Identification CardACDC electrical systemsEngine room equipment maintenanceSupervisory skillsSafety practicesVessel operations

Required

You must possess a current United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) First Assistant Engineer 2250 Horse Power, (Yaquina) or higher and a current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) OR You must possess a current United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) First Assistant Engineer Unlimited Horse Power (Essayons) and a current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)

This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position

This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties

This position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights

This position is supervisory a one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed

This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 95% of the time

This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident