First Assistant Engineer

The First Assistant Engineer is designated by the Company as an engineering officer of each vessel. The First Assistant Engineer is responsible for the management, maintenance, and operation of shipboard engineering systems and equipment and is responsible for representing, enforcing and preserving Company interests, policies and procedures to the crew, clients, sub-contractors, and duly authorized authorities as directed by the Chief Engineer.The First Assistant Engineer’s duties include, but are not limited to, the full implementation of the Company Safety Management System (SMS), Code of Conduct and Company Policies.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEThe minimum qualifications and experience required for First Assistant Engineer are:1. Possess all valid U.S. Unlimited, Oceans credentials for service as First Assistant Engineer on the route and class of vessel appointed to (examples: U.S. Merchant Mariners Credential, TWIC Card, USCG Medical Certificate).2. A valid U.S. passport is required.3. Candidates should have excellent skills in leadership, personnel management/labor relations and communications.