Assistant EngineerAssist the Chief Engineer in the operating, maintaining and repairing of all vessel engineering systems and processes:Diesel propulsion and electric generating systemsDeck hydraulic and pneumatic systemsFuel and lubrication systemsRefrigeration plantSewage treatmentWater making/desalinization systemVacuum sanitation systemHeating and ventilation systemsAssist the Chief Engineer in ensuring compliance with all USCG manning, watch standing, and operating regulationsEngage in the daily operations of the vessel at sea and in portAssist the Chief Engineer in establishing, monitoring and maintaining preventative maintenance programs on all main engineering systemsAssist the Chief Engineer in maintaining ship fuel and discharge logsAssist the Chief Engineer in maintaining spare parts inventory and making requisitions through AMOS D system following established guidelines and proceduresStrictly support all ASC policies and company philosophiesAttend and participate in all company sponsored training programs as well as outside training in management or engineering related coursesMaintain the vessel as Det Norske Veritas Class Society and regulatory society requirementsSkill and Experience Required Coast Guard License Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessel license required: Assistant Engineer, UFIV – Oceans (HP-Limited)Must possess current US Coast Guard License to legally operate assigned vesselMust be certified to purchase and handle refrigerantsMust be highly qualified to operate and troubleshoot all marine systems as indicated aboveKnowledgeable in oil spill response and recovery per regulationsKnowledgeable in proper handling and disposal of hazardous materialsThorough understanding and compliance to Marpol regulationsCompetent team leader and participant in vessel's abandon ship, fire-fighting and man overboard drillsAbility to weld and cut various types of metalsAbility to interface in a cooperative and businesslike manner with company vendor representatives, shipyard representatives and outside contractorsDocumented knowledge of factory trawlers' machinery and equipmentPhysical AbilityMust meet US Coast Guard licensing standards regarding physical condition, hearing and eyesight minimumsAbility to pass a pre-employment and random drug testsMust be capable of boarding and exiting a vessel without physical assistance by climbing up and down a gangplank or using a Jacob's ladderMust climb or descend one or more set of steep stairs, or vertical ladders inside and outside the vessel in all weather conditions as extreme as 30 degrees below zeroWork Schedule12 hours or more per day for the duration of the trip, including loading and unloadingAbility to work at sea for extended periods of timePerform tie-up, shipyard and in-port work for required maintenance as directed by ASC management on a 12-hour per day scheduleCompensationEstimated annual earnings of $150,000 - $200,000 DOE*Calculated based on hourly shipyard pay and crew shareEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.