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The Marine Operations Department at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science has an exciting opportunity for a temporary Ship Engineer 2 to serve as the engineering officer of the Research Vessel Walton Smith.

The Engineer supervises the crewmate assigned to engineering duties aboard the vessel. The incumbent is also responsible for representing, enforcing, and preserving University interests, policies, and procedures to the crew, clients, sub-contractors, and duly authorized authorities as directed by the Master.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures all engineering systems aboard the F.G. Walton Smith are operational

• Maintains and repairs essential mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing systems and structural integrity of the vessel

• Oversees related work of such systems while the vessel is in the shipyard or in port

• Performs constant checks on pressures and temperatures, fuel consumption, fluid levels, and conditions of operating machinery ensuring safe, economical, and efficient operation.

• Operates shipboard equipment such as pumps, winches, engines, hydraulic systems, refrigeration equipment, air compressors, cranes, sewage systems, water makers, and piping/tank systems

• Supervises individuals/ outside contractors performing engineering-related tasks

• In charge of fuel bunkering operations

• In charge of machinery parts inventory

• Maintains documentation and logbooks of engineering department activity

• Analyze needs, plans, and performs preventive maintenance and upgrades for systems and successfully implements and administers the ship’s planned maintenance.

• Supervise and manage the crewmate (assistant engineer) who is assigned duties in the engineering spaces aboard the vessel

• Develop and maintain a budget for the engineering department

• ​​ Related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• 1-3 years of maritime experience in the engineering department is preferred

  Required Certifications, Experience and Training:

• STCW

• Basic Fire Fighting

• USCG – Oiler/Wiper (QMED preferred)

• TWIC

• Valid/current Passport

• Valid/current driver’s license

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:​

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Diesel/Gas/Electric mechanic

• Ability to read/interpret ship’s general, A/C and D/C electrical line drawings and troubleshooting

• Marine plumbing

• Hydraulics experience

• Troubleshooting and maintenance of HVAC system

• Ability to express engineering issues in layman’s terms to ship’s crew and shore support

• Experienced in the use of hand and power tools.

• Basic computer skills

• Able to fabricate, weld and repair ships' structure and support systems.

  The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Temporary

Pay Grade:

A5

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