First Assistant Engineer – Training Vessel
POSITION OVERVIEW
Employee reports to the Chief Engineer of the Training Ship - State of Maine (TSSOM) and assumes duties as
assigned by the Chief Engineer. Employee will supervise other ship's engineers and unlicensed ship engineering
personnel. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in the education and training of
license program students as assigned. This includes cooperating with the Chief Mate in the running of the student
maintenance program. The successful candidate must possess a B. S. Degree and U. S. Coast Guard First Assistant
Engineer’s License (unlimited H.P., motor) with applicable STCW certificates. The successful candidate should have
recent experience with propulsion diesel engines, waste heat recovery systems, and related auxiliary machinery.
DUTIES
Report to the Chief Engineer concerning areas of responsibility.
Assists the Chief Engineer with implementation and administration of planned maintenance
program.
May be required to teach up to 6 credits each semester and participate on relevant faculty
and Academy committees as assigned by the Dean of Maritime Training and the Provost.
Responsible to the Chief Engineer for compliance with all Environmental Health and Safety, and
vessel Safety Management Systems.
Participates in Academy committees as assigned.
Conducts training and practical drills in emergency operations including engine room evacuation,
engine room firefighting, and machinery casualties.
Recommend action in case of personnel or equipment problems.
Carry out various administrative functions.
Coordinate all training vessel engine department personnel assignments, leaves and
working schedules.
Assist the Chief Engineer in analyzing needs and plan preventive maintenance programs
and upgrades for systems, and successfully implement and administer the ship’s planned
maintenance system.
Assists in overseeing cadet engine training, including “hands on” instruction, as coordinated by the
Chief Engineer.
Available for call-ins while training vessel is in Castine.
Position includes mandatory annual training cruise(s) and other sea duty including shipyard
periods away from Castine.
First Assistant Engineer is expected to be actively onboard while the ship is in port.
Supervises both student and regular Academy employees (Engineering crew).
Other duties may be assigned.