SUMMARY: Seaward Services is currently in need of an Assistant Port Engineer for our
High Speed Craft USNS Guam and Puerto Rico. The Assistant Port Engineer will support the
Port Engineer in the safe operation of Military High Speed Transport (HST) Vessels in a fashion that will promote and maintain the utmost integrity and the highest standard of customer service within the industry, while being responsible for coordinating all issues related to crew and vessel management, including but not limited to: berthing, mooring, supplies, budget tracking, emergency services, client reporting, overhauls, conversions, design engineering and general management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Note that the below are normal for this position but are not all-inclusive.
 Assist in the safe operation of the vessel within the legal requirements of the USCG and other pertinent regulatory and classification agencies under the supervision of the HSV
Port Engineer.
 Assist with the management functions of the vessel regarding; berthing and mooring management, supplies procurement, budget tracking, emergency services coordination,
 client reporting, etc.
Assist the Port Engineer in ensuring vessels are operated and maintained in accordance with SSI's Caretaking Operations Manual, SMS, MPM and MSC's HSV Technical Manual.
 Oversee shipyard and repair facility workers during annual availability and major overhauls.
 Supports safety drills, procedures, and provides technical assistance and instruction to crewmembers in keeping with USCG, IMO-HSC and our SMS requirements.
 Support the supervision, mentoring and manage conduct and performance of
 maintenance personnel, ensures watches are properly maintained and orders carried out in accordance with all legal and professional requirements.
Routinely reports condition of engine department equipment, machinery, and personnel; unusual developments; and repair progress to the HSV Technical Director.
 Conduct safety audits both as mandated by company policy and as circumstances require.
Ensures that all spending is approved, conscientious, careful and focused and that  appropriate Purchase Requisitions are developed for all requirements
 Prepares part specifications, locates distributors or vendors for custodial supplies, paint,
 equipment and tools; maintains inventories needed for operation of mechanical and nonmechanical systems
Provides interface with industry representatives such that all maintenance issues are rapidly resolved
 Engages in hands-on repairs and improvement projects as workload and criticality requires
REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION:
 High School Diploma or equivalent required
 Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
 Must be a United States Citizen (it is not customary of the company to sponsor visas)
 Must have a valid United States Passport

 One (1) years’ experience as a Marine Engineer, demonstrating the ability to handle increasing levels of responsibility or comparable experience, or an equivalent degree from a Maritime Academy
 Excellent career record in the marine industry
 Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office 2010 or Newer (Word, Excel, and Project),
CAD, and shipboard monitoring and maintenance software.
 Possess and demonstrate superior mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, electronic and other skills exercised in engineering management of a large motor vessel
 Demonstrate appropriate management and administrative skills
 Logically and independently plan, organize, and complete work assignments
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to develop and execute innovative  solutions to engineering problems
 Evidence of ability to bring increased value to task through efficiencies and cost-control
 Participate in Seaward Services, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Safety, Seamanship and other training or meetings as required.
 Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and maintain quality working relationships with other employees and the public during the course of work.
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 Establish and execute complex oral and written instructions and to apply available guidelines to various situations, and to carry on more than on function at a time in an environment subject to many distractions.
Plan and organize and to meet rigid schedules and demanding time-lines.
Must have technical and organizational skills.
 Possess a thorough understanding of all-pertinent regulations and laws
 Possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
 Water Jet experience preferred
 Current or Prior MSC training a plus
 Must be able to acquire and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential
(TWIC)
 Must be able to acquire and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)
 Pass pre-employment background check. Submit to and pass alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG including but not limited to pre-employment, random, and postaccident testing.
 Accept immunizations as required by contract due to area of operation and/or nature of work
 Present a neat and well-groomed personal appearance commensurate with professional maritime standards
 Wear company uniform and required safety equipment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
 Outside conditions, extreme heat and cold. Marine operations are subject to varied wake and motion.
 Ability to carry materials weighing upwards of 75 pounds.
 Observe for safety. Vision correctible to 20/40. Full color vision, no night blindness.
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Full range of all limbs.
Ability to determine safe or unsafe conditions.
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