Research Vessel Engineer

William & Mary

VA, USA

Pay: $50,000/yr

Shift: Full time

**Job Requisition:**

JR102182 Research Vessel Engineer (Open)

**Job Posting Title:**

Research Vessel Engineer

**Department:**

CC00491 VIMS1 | RADV | Field Operations

**Job Family:**

Staff - Lab & Research Support

**Worker Sub-Type:**

Regular (benefited)

**Job Requisition Primary Location:**

Watermen's Hall

**Primary Job Posting Location:**

Posting Location - VIMS Gloucester

**Job Description Summary:**

School Mission Statement

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) has a three-part mission of research, education, and advisory service. Our over-arching goals are to:

• Make seminal advances in understanding marine systems through research and discovery.
• Translate research findings into practical solutions to complex issues of societal importance.
• Provide new generations of researchers, educators, problem solvers, and managers with a coastal and marine sciences education of unsurpassed quality.

Unit Mission Statement

The Marine Operations Department is comprised of a dedicated group of professionals whose primary function is to provide safe access to the marine environment for all students, staff, faculty and other users and to support the needs of these users as they relate to vessels, field support services, instrument fabrication, equipment repair and servicing.

This is a developmental engineering position intended for individuals with strong mechanical aptitude and experience maintaining diesel engines, marine systems, or industrial equipment. VIMS Marine Operations will provide mentoring and professional development opportunities to prepare the successful candidate for increasing engineering responsibilities within the research fleet.

**Job Description:**

**Position Summary**

The Vessel Engineer position serves aboard R/V Virginia (93 ft) and reports to the Captain while supporting the safe operations, maintenance, repair and inspection of the vessel’s propulsion, auxiliary, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems. The position also support deck operations and scientific mission as required. The Vessel Engineer follows all established VIMS policies and procedures and performs their duties in a professional manner that is in line with best marine practices. Adheres to all United States Coast Guard regulations applicable to the position.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitor propulsion, electrical, hydraulic, fuel, freshwater, HVAC, and auxiliary systems.
• Conduct rounds and record machinery operating parameters.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance under the direction of the Chief Engineer.
• Maintain engineering logs and maintenance records.
• Assist with fueling operations and pollution prevention procedures.
• Maintain engine room cleanliness and compliance with safety standards.
• Participate in emergency drills and casualty response.
• Assist with loading, securing, deployment, and recovery of scientific equipment.
• Support deck operations including line handling, small boat operations, crane and winch operations as trained.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining the vessel.
• Assist with basic galley duties, including meal preparation, food service, and maintaining a clean and organized galley during research missions.

Assist Marine Operations with maintenance and repairs on other vessels and facilities when assigned.

**Required Qualifications:**

**Education**

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Wiper or OS endorsement or the ability to obtain within the first six months of hire.

**Experience**

• Experience working in the maritime industry including, but not limited to, commercial fishing vessels, tugboats, small boat marinas or shipyards.
• Experience performing preventative and corrective maintenance on marine diesel engines and auxiliary machinery.
• Experience with shipboard electrical and mechanical systems.

Experience maintaining diesel engines, mechanical equipment, industrial machinery, heavy equipment, marine systems, or similar technical equipment.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to learn vessel engineering systems and perform preventative maintenance.
• Ability to work safely in hot/confined spaces and adverse weather conditions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and overnight voyages.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Knowledge of basic deck operations including, but not limited to handling mooring lines, tag lines, securing equipment on deck, assisting in the deployment and recovery of gear.
• Basic understanding of vessel operating principles and practices, and familiarity with the operation of deck equipment such as winches, deck cranes and frames.
• Strong communication and interactive skills, with the ability