Assistant Engineer
UnCruise Adventures
- Juneau, AK
- $141-165 per day
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Rotation schedule (6-8 weeks sailing with 2-3 weeks off)
- Heath care benefits (qualifications required)
- Credential fee reimbursement (qualifications required)
- Room and board when scheduled
- Travel stipend
- Pro deals
- Working knowledge of diesel propulsion and electrical generation systems. Knowledge of support systems such as fuel centrifuges, air compressors, pumps, hydraulics, water makers, hotel systems, plumbing, refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning.
- Computer experience: Microsoft programs Excel, Word, and SharePoint are required.
- Maintain professional demeanor at all times.
- Must be a self-starter, able to handle multiple tasks, work with little supervision, and work in confined spaces.
- Crisis management: work well under pressure, act quickly and decisively using sound judgment.
- Valid Passport
- CPR / First Aid / AED
- Valid TWIC (1)
- STCW Basic Training (2)
- STCW Crowd Management (2)
- STCW Advanced Fire Fighting (2)
- VPDSD (2)
- QMED (2)
- Shipyard Competent Person (2)
- Perform routine maintenance checks and keeps records of jobs performed. Keeps the Chief Engineer informed of all maintenance and repairs that have been done.
- Help with engineering, deck, and hotel preventative maintenance programs on daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Complete maintenance and repair tasks as requested by Chief Engineer or Master.
- Perform hotel maintenance tasks as directed by Chief Engineer or Master.
- Participate in yearly shipyards.
- Assist Chief Engineer in all operations and duties as assigned by the Chief Engineer.
- Update vessel maintenance records for weekly and monthly work items. Assists the Chief Engineer with inventories.
- Follow company safety and pollution prevention policies and procedures.
- Assist in the preparation of the vessel for all U.S. Coast Guard annual dry docks and other inspections.
- Participate in shore side training as required by the company.
- Familiar with all duties under the company Safety Management System including Emergency Response Activities.
- Living Conditions- Crew live in close quarters with 4 to 8 crew per room depending on the vessel. Having your own room is not an option due to limited berthing.
- Length of Work Shift- Physically able to work 12 hours per day, 7 days a week for 6 to 8 weeks at a time. Rotations off the vessel are usually 2 to 3 weeks.
- Mobility- Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, crawling, and pushing/pulling. Must ascend and descend stairs and ladders, sometimes while carrying tools or objects. Able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
- Handling/Strength- Able to handle, lift, and lower objects totaling 50 pounds between the ground/deck level to a height of about 4 to 6 feet, and able to repeat these movements. Able to carry these objects up to 100 feet continuously for 20 minutes.
- Environmental Conditions- Able to work in all weather conditions, around loud noise, in small spaces, and fit through a 28-inch wide hatch.
- $141 - $165 / day based on vessel and experience as determined by the company + $70 tip guarantee