Description:
Come Sail with us on the Great Lakes! If you are looking to become part of our team that strongly values safety, efficient operations, a family-oriented environment, come sail with us! Grand River Navigation has one of the best leave and rotation systems on the Great Lakes. With unprecedented teamwork and some of the most talented colleagues in the industry we can guarantee you will enjoy a career with us! Grand River Navigation Company is the U.S. operating subsidiary of Mainstay Maritime. We are one of the largest marine transportation service providers operating on the Great Lakes today with a combined fleet of 15 bulk freight vessels that provide service to over 50 customers across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Competitive total rewards package including income, paid travel to/from the vessel, healthcare benefits, retirement savings plans and work/life balance with best-in-class rotation. We have many education opportunities and upgrade bonuses to support career growth at a pace that is right for each individual. "We can go where the big ships go and also where they can't!" Our Company is searching for qualified candidates for the position of 1st Assistant Engineer aboard our US flagged self-unloading vessels.
Responsibilities:
Stand and maintain a safe engineering watch in accordance with company policies, U.S. Coast Guard regulations, and vessel operating procedures. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance tasks as assigned through the vessel's Planned Maintenance System (PMS). Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair main propulsion, auxiliary, and support systems to ensure reliable vessel operation. Maintain engine room and deck equipment, including air compressors, winches, sewage treatment systems, ballast pumps, potable water pumps, and oily water separators (OWS). Monitor machinery performance and identify equipment deficiencies, taking corrective action as necessary to minimize downtime. Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and documentation as required. Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, and environmental compliance activities. Support the safe operation of the vessel by adhering to all safety, environmental, and operational policies and procedures. Assist in the training and development of engine department personnel as directed. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Engineer.
Benefits:
As an employee you are part of the Mainstay Maritime family where Teamwork and safety are a core value Highly competitive wages and benefits including medical, dental, vision, company paid long-term and short-term disability and life insurance, 401K with company match. Excellent safety record Company paid training and education opportunities Job Type: Full Time - Permanent Requirements: TWIC Card - Transportation Worker Identification Credential United States Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) issued by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) MMC Endorsement as 1st Assistant Engineer of Motor Propelled Vessels Unlimited Horsepower Valid US Passport or Enhanced Driver's License and allowed entry into Canada Legally authorized to work in the US, without restriction Excellent communication and ability to multi-task Experience working as a team and desire to working together as a team player Experience and desires to align to our Values: Creating a Positive Customer Experience, Health/Safety/Environment focused, High Integrity and Teamwork Grand River Navigation is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We also comply with Family Medical Leave Act and Employee Rights Employee Polygraph Protection Act. PI03c29c79644d-25448-357401735c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386
