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Lindblad Expeditions · 1 month ago

Engine Mechanic - National Geographic Sea Bird & Sea Lion

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$175/d - $198/d

Lindblad Expeditions is a pioneer in Expedition Travel, taking guests to remote locations on their fleet of ships. The Engine Mechanic is responsible for assisting the Chief Engineer with the maintenance and operation of all vessel systems, ensuring the ship's machinery and equipment are functioning optimally.

EducationEnvironmental ConsultingTravel

No H1B

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains the ship’s propulsion system

Operates and maintains the electrical generation and distribution system, including emergency power

Operates and maintains potable water and auto chlorination system

Operates and maintains black water/gray water/waste tanks, treatment, and testing program

Operates and maintains HVAC and refrigeration systems

Performs routine maintenance checks and keeps records of jobs performed

Keeps the Chief Engineer informed of all maintenance and repairs that have been done

Helps with engineering, deck and hotel preventative maintenance programs on daily, weekly and monthly basis

Completes maintenance and repair tasks as requested in the Cabin Maintenance Notebook

Performs hotel maintenance tasks as directed

Participates in shipyard availabilities

Assists Chief Engineer in all bunkering operations

Sweeps decks, washes windows, keeps vessels free of rust, and empties trash receptacles on a regular basis

Cleans the public restroom and general interior areas such as bulkheads, lockers, etc

Primes and paints the vessel as assigned

Assists Deck, Hotel, and Expeditions departments as directed by Chief Engineer

Uses chemicals for cleaning and ship maintenance while ensuring personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, respirators, etc. are used correctly in accordance with Safety Data Sheets

May be assigned various special projects as per the Chief Engineers work list

Uses NSE to update vessel maintenance records for engineering work items

Assists the Chief Engineer with inventories

Operates onboard computer using standard and customized software applications

Maintains compliance of Technical systems onboard with the CDC Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) regulations

Participates in on board safety training, meetings and drills, as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding and medical emergencies

Supports the ships security arrangements as directed by the Ship Security Officer as needed

Follows company safety and pollution prevention policies and procedures and requests guidance when necessary

Assists in the preparation the vessel for all U.S. Coast Guard annual dry docks and other inspections

Participates in shoreside training as required by the company

Qualification

EPA Section 608 CertificationFirst Aid/CPR/AED CertificationDiesel Propulsion KnowledgeElectrical Systems KnowledgeHVAC Systems MaintenanceWindows ApplicationsCrisis ManagementCustomer Service SkillsTime Management SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

EPA Section 608 Technician Type 1 Certification

Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Valid TWIC card

Valid US Passport

Valid USCG Medical Card per STCW standard (2 years)

STCW Basic Safety Training (BST)

STCW Crowd Management (CM)

STCW Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)

Working knowledge of diesel propulsion and electricity generation systems

Must be a self-starter, able to handle multiple tasks and work with little supervision and work in small spaces

Crisis management: work well under pressure, act quickly and decisively using sound judgment

Detail oriented and thorough; able to follow through on assigned tasks

Able to work independently using initiative and creativity to complete assigned tasks

Strong time management skills; able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines

The ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Must be able to provide concise and clear reports as required

Must also possess the ability to effectively communicate--both in writing and orally--with a professional demeanor

Preferred

Knowledge of support systems such as fuel centrifuges, air compressors, pumps, hydraulics, water makers, hotel systems, plumbing, refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning

Personal computer experience: Excel spreadsheet experience, and Windows applications (including Word)

Maritime/boating experience

Good customer service skills; professional demeanor, ability to use necessary levels of tact and courtesy