MARINE ENGINEER, FIRST ASSISTANT (HOURLY/TEMPORARY)

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UW's School of Oceanography has an outstanding opportunity open for a Temporary Marine Engineer, First Assistant.

Job Duties

Serve as first assistant engineering officer aboard an ocean research ship of approximately 2000 gross tons.

With delegated authority, interview and recommend selection of applicants, conduct training, assign and schedule work, act upon leave requests, conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend disciplinary action.

Under general supervision, serve as first assistant engineering officer in the operation and maintenance of propulsion and auxiliary machinery of a diesel electric powered ocean research ship, 6000 HP.

Stand engine room watch as operating engineer of propulsion, auxiliary and electric machinery;

Supervise engineering department personnel;

Responsible for the maintenance of machine shop and equipment; responsible for the maintenance and readiness of various plants; prepare watch schedules and crew stations; plan for and instruct subordinate engineering personnel; direct routine maintenance and affect emergency repair of propulsion and auxiliary machinery and electrical systems;

Responsible for inventory of replacement and spare parts, fuels, lubricants and other provisions necessary for the operation of the machinery of the vessel;

Provide administrative support to the chief engineer in the compilation of reports or gathering of data;

Perform related duties as required.

Legal Requirement: A U.S. Coast Guard First Assistant Engineer's license valid for operation of a 6000 HP inspected ocean motor vessel.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.