Designated Duty Engineer 4000HP - Seattle, WA

Designated Duty Engineer 4000HP

#003-3992 | Posted 08/30/2024

Seattle, Washington

Job Title: Designated Duty Engineer 4000 (Ocean Towing)

Position: DDE 4000

Location: US

Department: Ocean Fleet

Schedule: 45-60-day hitches

Reports to: Chief Engineer & Port Engineer

Pay Range: $110,000 - $120,000 Annually (EXCLUDES OVERTIME & TRAVEL IS COVERED BY FOSS)

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What We Offer our Hardworking Mariners:

At Foss, we recognize that our employees are the foundation of our company and of our success. We value and respect the individuals that make up the Foss family and are proud to have one of the industry's highest records for employee longevity.

• Fully funded health care and retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition & training reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities
• Family support services
• Employee wellness reimbursements
• Equity & inclusion
• Company paid-for travel

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY:

The Designated Duty Engineer (DDE) is responsible for the maintenance, preservation, operation, and readiness of the ship's propulsion machinery, mechanical and electrical systems, and damage control equipment. The DDE is also responsible for fueling operations, pollution control, logs and record keeping. Depending on the vessel, the DDE may act as Chief Engineer or the engineer in charge of a watch in a periodically unmanned engine room.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Vessel Maintenance

• Troubleshoots and repairs all engines, pumps, machinery, and electrical components
• Ensures proper implementation of maintenance schedules for all engineering equipment
• Maintains proper markings, tags, and color coding of various systems
• Inspects, monitors, and checks system parameters of all auxiliary systems and machinery. Checks operating procedures, temperatures, pressures, and fluid levels
• Maintains or ensures cleanliness of engineering spaces
• Responsible for monthly engineering reports to be submitted to management
• Utilizes the company's maintenance software (Helm) for tracking and executing preventative maintenance.
• Maintains vessel parts inventory levels
• Works on deck as needed: handles lines, makes/breaks tow

Safety

• Responsible for proper maintenance of onboard alarms and safety systems
• Responsible for safety of personnel in engine room

Supervisory and Leadership of Direct Staff

• Supervises and trains junior engineers on maintenance procedures
• Trains deckhand-engineers in preventive maintenance procedures

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong maritime background with a thorough understanding of vessel operations and equipment capabilities/limitations
• Ability to independently implement all routine engineering procedures
• Implements appropriate casualty control measures in response to engineering casualties
• Reads/interprets technical data, specifications, and drawings
• Basic knowledge of welding and burning procedures and hot work safety precautions
• Ability to safely transfer fuel and oils
• Knowledge of MARPOL regulations and pollution prevention procedures
• Maintenance and operation of bilge, ballast, fire, fresh water and sanitary systems
• Ability to communicate, in English, across all written, spoken and listening levels

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid USCG National Designated Duty Engineer License (4000 HP)
• Must possess valid STCW III/1 OICEW or STCW III/3
• Must possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Must possess a valid passport.
• Must possess an active USCG medical certificate.

Working Conditions:

Works in engine room in hot, wet, humid, noisy, and odorous conditions. Occasionally exposed to paints, solvents, thinners, and fumes.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Sitting: Sits to complete engineer logs and reports
• Climbs/jumps from pier to vessel and vice versa
• Balancing: Balances continuously on vessel in various sea and weather conditions
• Kneels, crouches, and crawls to pick up tools and perform checks, repairs, and general maintenance of machinery
• Twists and reaches around equipment to perform checks and repairs
• Stands/walks while performing engine checks and repairs
• Handles/fingers hand tools, hand-held power tools, and parts
• Coordinates movements to perform engineer and general maintenance duties
• 20/40 correctable vision in each eye to work with equipment and machinery.
• Color vision is required to distinguish color-coded systems and liquid chemicals
• Pushes, pulls, lifts, and carries machinery up to 50 pounds.

Culture:

OUR VISION To be a family of the best towage companies in North America.

OUR MISSION To provide maritime services without equal and unsurpassed customer service. We achieve this through:

• A steadfast focus on our customers' needs and preferences in everything we do
• Relentless continuous improvement - Safety, Operations, Compliance
• Continuing to extend and expand our operations - with the goal to be competitive globally
• Developing our world-class workforce by fostering an environment of mutual trust and respect.

OUR CORE VALUES Foss Maritime is committed to providing our customers with world-class marine services. To achieve this stance of Operational Excellence, we are dedicated to the Foss core values that emphasize safety and quality:

• Safety of people
• Integrity
• Continual Improvement
• Quality Workplace
• Stewardship of Resources
• Custodian of the Environment
• Community Minded

Foss is a place where we are proud to have our children employed. We recognize that our employees are the heart of our company. We treat our people with respect and integrity, and value their contribution and well-being.

We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Foss Maritime Company is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and a participant of the E-verify Employment Verification Program.

Foss is a drug-free employer with a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy compliant with DOT/USCG requirements.

Questions? Please contact 904-752-0115.