U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

First Assistant Engineer Hopper Dredge Dual Rate

Portland, OregonDepartment of the Army

$107K – $125Kposted range

Range as posted by the employer.

Posted 1 month ago · listed on USAJOBS

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About the role

Summary

About the Position: This position is aboard a dredging vessel, travel on the vessel is required (during dredging season). Schedules generally run 15 days on and 13 days off, with 1 rotation of 8 days on and 6 days off in January each year.

Duties

At prescribed intervals make routine inspection of all engineer spaces and equipment including dredge pumps, bow thruster, steering gear and emergency areas.
Starts, stops and adjusts engine room equipment as necessary.
Observe pressure and temperature gauges and alarms and listen for sounds which indicate abnormal operating conditions.
Make regular periodic inspection of all operating machinery to ensure proper functioning.
Supervise and/or perform the operation, routine repair and maintenance of all engine room equipment and assists Chief Engineer and Assistant Engineer with Major repairs.
Install, maintain, test and repair AC and DC electrical system, equipment, components, converters, safety devices, wiring and controls, switchboards and make repairs.
Inspect and service pilot house and engine room controls, gyrocompass and steering, fire detection, ventilation, refrigeration, lighting, emergency and communication systems.
Ensure that all tests and analyses are conducted in connection with the operation of the Engine Department.

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