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Engineer-Temporary Position

New DHC
locationNewport, ME, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Engineering
Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

ENGINEER (Licensed)

Assignment Details:

This position is for a temporary period between November 1 and December 31, 2025. We will consider candidates available for:

  • 2-week on/off rotation
  • 4-week on/off rotation
  • Any alternate schedule within the 8-week period

We offer a competitive daily rate commensurate with experience, along with reimbursement for travel expenses, lodging, vehicle rental, and per diem.

The Role:

The Engineer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all main propulsion and auxiliary machinery, ensuring compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations, STCW Convention requirements, and company safety and maintenance standards. Key duties include maintaining safe and efficient machinery operations, monitoring engine room parameters, and maintaining accurate logbooks for machinery, temperatures, pressures, and oil/water levels. The Engineer ensures all equipment is properly inspected, serviced, and certified in accordance with the vessel’s Planned Maintenance Program and applicable regulations, while maintaining adequate inventories of fuel, lubricants, and critical spares.

The successful candidate will possess strong technical ability, attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to meeting operational standards with accuracy and safety.

Minimum Requirements:

  • U.S. Coast Guard License of Chief Engineer or Designated Duty Engineer 4,000 HP (Limited) valid for service between the U.S. and Canada
  • STCW Endorsements including Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch, Basic Training, Advanced Firefighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft, and valid First Aid and CPR certification
  • Valid TWIC Card and U.S. Passport
  • Minimum three years of relevant sea service or an equivalent combination of training and operational experience
  • Comprehensive knowledge of marine engineering systems, pollution-prevention standards, and safety management requirements

Demonstrated proficiency in operating and maintaining diesel propulsion systems, generators, hydraulics, and associated auxiliary systems

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