Description
The University of Washington, School of Oceanography, has an opening for a First Assistant Engineer:
The position of First Assistant Engineering Officer is aboard the research Vessel Thomas G. Thompson, a global oceanographic research ship of approximately 3100 gross tons. This position is given delegated authority under the Chief Engineer and oversees the day-to-day operations of the engineering department.
This is an intermittent, non-permanent (aka relief) role. The University of Washington has an open First Assistant Engineer position for an upcoming hitch. The hitch starts on December 19, 2025 in the Philippines and ends on March 20, 2026 in Guam.
Responsibilities include:
Managerial
Report to the Chief Engineer;
Follow the Chief’s Standing Orders;
Conduct training;
Assign and schedule work for engineering personnel;
Supervise engineering personnel;
Stand engine room watches;
Responsible for inventory of replacement and spare parts, fuels, lubricants and other provisions necessary for the operation of the machinery of the vessel;
Provide administrative support to the chief engineer in the compilation of reports or gathering of data;
Technical
Operate and maintain AC-to-DC propulsion systems;
Operate and maintain auxiliary machinery;
Responsible for the maintenance of machine shop and equipment;
Responsible for the maintenance and readiness of various plants;
Direct routine maintenance and emergency repair of propulsion and auxiliary machinery and electrical systems.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Legal Requirements
A U.S. Coast Guard First Assistant Engineer’s license valid for operation of a 6000 HP inspected ocean motor vessel.
Desired Experience
The U.S. Coast Guard First Assistant Engineer's license valid for operation of a 6000 HP inspected ocean motor vessel should be for a vessel of unlimited gross tonnage.
Significant experience with diesel electric powered ocean research ship, 6000 HP.
Knowledge and experience with Caterpillar engines, in particular 3516Cs, TKY-Series and C32s RSD-Series, both mechanical and electrical, including Auto-Maskin Engine Management System;
Knowledge of Wärtsilä control systems or equivalent;
Knowledge of Siemens AC/DC Drives;
Knowledge of Siemens Automation Systems;
Knowledge of Dief or equivalent Power Management System;
Proven history of working with maintenance management systems;
Proven knowledge of refrigeration systems for ship’s HVAC and domestic systems, Carrier knowledge is an asset;
Experience with Navigation Electronics Systems;
Experience with Kongsberg Dynamic Positioning Systems
