Website American Queen Voyages
POSITION SUMMARY:
The 3
rd Assistant Engineer operates and maintains the marine boiler and mechanical equipment, such as, heaters,
motors, and pumps, to provide power and utilities like propulsion, light, heat and power to the vessel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Stand engine room watch during specified periods, observing that required water levels are
maintained in boilers, condensers, and evaporators, ensuring load on generators is within
acceptable limits and oil and grease cups are kept full
• Start engine to propel vessel and regulate engine to control speed and direction
• Supervise Oiler while reading meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified
intervals to verify operating conditions
• Record data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumed,
temperature or pressure, water levels, voltage load and generator balance
• Adjust manual controls or override automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended
or prescribed operating ranges, switch to back-up equipment or systems or to shut down
equipment
• Follow company values in responding to others in work situations
• Make hospitality standards an important part of day-to-day duties
• Participate and ensure participation of all USCG mandated drills and emergency procedures as
directed
• Actively participates in embarking duties such as loading, unloading, luggage carrying, etc., as
needed
• Performs other duties if required since above stated describe only a regular working day and
may not be inclusive of every task needed to achieve results.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
• HS Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Professional Certification(s) or License:
• USCG License as a 3rd Assistant Engineer of Steam Vessels of 3000 HP (dependent on vessel
requirements)• Valid MMC
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) – if applicable, and/or ability to
obtain and maintain
• Valid Driver’s License
• Copy of DD214, if Veteran status
Skills & Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels in a pleasant and professional manner
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Ability to train and supervise employees
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle emergency response
• Logically and independently plan, organize, and complete work assignments
Experience:
• At least two years of experience in a position with similar duties and responsibilities
• Cruise industry experience preferred
Other:
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Submit to and pass alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG including but not limited to
pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident/incident testing.
*Additional requirements may be required depending on the physical needs of the role
To apply for this job email your details to haleigh.bleyle@aqvoyages.com