POSITION OVERVIEW
3RD ASSISTANT ENGINEER aboard Maine Maritime Academy ‘s Training Ship State of Maine (TSSOM). Position reports to the Chief Engineer or their designee, acts as Engineer Officer of the Watch or Engineering Maintenance officer during underway periods. Reports to First Assistant Engineer during non-underway periods to assist with planned maintenance and repair of ships systems. The Third Assistant Engineer –Officer provides training to cadets during the sea term and during shipboard maintenance activities. Applicant must possess all USCG Certificates and Licenses, and all STCW endorsements required of a 3rd Assistant Engineer/ OICEW.

• Is assigned to the vessel and as such participates in all deployments and sea terms
• Work closely with the Ship’s 2nd Assistant Engineer and 1st Assistant Engineer with regards to parts and supplies needed for maintenance and repair.
• Participate in maintenance and repair activities as needed.
• Will supervise and train students of varying experience levels.
• Familiarity with integrated maintenance and logistics (NSE) system.
• Frequently act as a safety observer during any evolution involving groups of students; working knowledge of/experience with Safety Management Systems is recommended.
• Perform all duties normally associated with a 3rd Engineer’s position.
• Responsible for objectively evaluating student performance as well as work and training processes.
• As a uniformed officer will comply with the regimental uniform regulations as modified by the Master of the Training Ship.
• Stand watches as a licensed engineering officer, in port or underway, as assigned by the Chief Engineer.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. The Academy may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with policy and collective bargaining agreements.

SKILLS
• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with all shipboard systems and equipment.
• Experience as Engineer Watch Officer.
• Willingness to teach and objectively evaluate Cadets.
• Ability to work with people in a closed, intense environment while providing effective leadership.
• Professional presentation, appearance, and work ethic.
• Ability to work irregular / extended hours/weeks, including night and weekend duties as required.
• Sufficient computer skills to operate shipboard and other automated systems.
• Ability to work in a student-oriented training environment.
• Ability to teach automation and controls, fuel transfer procedures, diesel operations and preventive maintenance, and proper use of Safety Management Systems.
• Previous experience with NS Enterprise system is preferred.
• High Voltage Training / experience is preferred.

REQUIREMENTS
• USCG Third Engineer’s License – Motor unlimited with applicable STCW endorsements
• Note: Preference given to candidates with Second Engineer license or higher
• Valid USCG Medical Certificate (STCW expiry date)
• Valid US Passport
• Maintain a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Computer proficiency is required: knowledge of Windows Microsoft Office Suite
• Prior teaching experience either on the job or in a classroom environment preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment background check, physical examination, drug test, and be deemed fit for duty at sea.
• The physical requirements as outlined in the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Medical Manual, COMDTINST M16721.48 (series) are herein incorporated.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and reaching overhead with arms and hands.
• Frequently requires lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.
• Requires use of hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
• Must participate in USCG drug testing program.
• Participate in annual underway periods consisting of 2–3-month training cruises requiring time away from the Academy.
• Actively participate in MARAD deployments, shipyard periods or other operations where the ship may be utilized away from homeport.
• Perform watch and maintenance work in areas that may include but are not limited to such hazards as hot and cold weather, rain, salt spray, dirt, fumes, rough seas, moving mechanical equipment, loud noises, vibration, and working at heights.

Tobacco-Free Notice: For the health and wellbeing of our community, the Maine Maritime Academy campus and vessels (ashore and afloat) are smoke- and tobacco-free as of August 1, 2016.

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.

SKILLS
 Excellent organization skills
 Ability to prioritize and to handle multiple projects simultaneously
 Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills required; ability to interact with all levels of staff
including management
 Recent operational experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
 Strong supervisory skills to manage both staff and students
 Strong customer service skills
 Professional presentation, appearance and work ethic
 Ability to work irregular / extended hours/weeks, including night and weekend duties as required
 Sufficient computer skills to operate shipboard and other automated systems
 Knowledge of Windows Microsoft Office Suite
 Ability to work in a student-oriented training environment
 Ability to teach college-level courses related to shipboard engineering and general marine engineering

This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. The Academy may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with policy and collective bargaining agreements.

REQUIREMENTS
 Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s preferred
 U.S. Coast Guard Unlimited Horsepower/Motor Chief Engineer license with STCW endorsement
 2 years of maritime experience as First Assistant Engineer or military equivalent preferred
 Experience with maintenance tracking software such as NS5 or similar databases
 Prior teaching experience preferred
 Current Drug-Free screening certificate and proof of current USCG physical (within last 12 months)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
 The physical requirements as outlined in the NVIC 04-08, as updated periodically by the U.S. Coast Guard, are herein incorporated.
 Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
 Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
 Tolerate exposure to extreme weather conditions including, rain, snow, sleet and high winds and extremes of temperatures.
 Use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls.
 Reach and work overhead with arms and hands.
 Open and close water tight doors of 55 pounds or more.
 Work in areas of highs noise and or low light.
 Work aloft at heights above 6 ft.
 Work in confined spaces.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
 Must participate in USCG drug testing program
 Tobacco-free employer
 Criminal background check required

For the health and wellbeing of our community, the Maine Maritime Academy campus and vessels (ashore and afloat) are smoke- and tobacco-free as of August 1, 2016.