Lindblad Expeditions

Licensed Assistant Engineer

Seattle, WA · Exec · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 33 days ago

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About the role

The Assistant Engineer is responsible for assisting the Chief Engineer in the maintenance, operation, and repair of all vessel systems onboard ships, including hotel equipment, and as directed by the Chief Engineer.
Capable to work under pressure, independently, and without supervision.
The Assistant Engineer works 12 hours per day: approximately 6 weeks on, 6 weeks off rotational schedule.

Operates and maintains the ship's propulsion system
Operates and maintains the electrical generation and distribution system, including emergency power.
Operates and maintains potable water and auto chlorination system.
Operates and maintains black water/gray water/waste tanks, treatment, and testing programs.
Operates and maintains HVAC and refrigeration systems.
Performs routine maintenance checks and keeps records of jobs performed.
Performs hotel maintenance tasks as needed.
Support engineering projects by applying engineering techniques; conducting inspections and preparing reports as needed.
Maintain essential communication with the engineering team and the Captain of the vessel.

Participates in shoreside training as required by the company.
STCW Crowd Management (CM) required.
Communication Skills Using the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos.
The employee will also be required to write and type.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

Professional demeanor
ability to use appropriate levels of tact and courtesy.
Must be a self-starter, able to handle multiple tasks and work with little supervision and work in small spaces.

Working knowledge of diesel propulsion and electricity generation systems.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Must be able to provide concise and clear reports as required.
Licenses, Certificates, Registrations:
USCG DDE 4000 License required.
STCW OICEW >1000 HP required.
EPA Section 608 Technician Type 1 Certification required.
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.
Valid TWIC card required.
Valid US Passport required.
Valid USCG Medical Card per STCW standard (2 years)
STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) required.

STATEMENT Lindblad Expeditions determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data.
We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living.
For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth.
An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.
As a Company that respects and celebrates the inherent diversity in the places we explore, we recognize the need to mirror that same diversity and all the interconnected perspectives within our organization.

We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
Salaries will be based on the applicant's location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills.

Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel.
From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world's most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the "Exhilaration of Discovery".
WHO WE ARE Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel.
ABOUT THE ROLE The Assistant Engineer is responsible for assisting the Chief Engineer in the maintenance, operation, and repair of all vessel systems onboard ships, including hotel equipment, and as directed by the Chief Engineer.
Follows company safety and pollution prevention policies and procedures and requests guidance when necessary.
For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth.

EMPLOYER STATEMENT At Lindblad Expeditions, we simply could not do our work without the diverse kaleidoscope of humanity that creates and delivers our remarkable offerings across the planet.
As a Company that respects and celebrates the inherent diversity in the places we explore, we recognize the need to mirror that same diversity and all the interconnected perspectives within our organization.
We are committed to building a community of different genders, races, ages, sexual orientations, chosen identities, and countries of origin where every person brings their whole self to work and whose skills, talents, and abilities are valued.
We believe we can explore further and in a more meaningful way by actively creating a more diverse and inclusive organization where everyone feels they belong.

From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launch

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