Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Chief Engineer in operating, maintaining, and monitoring the mechanical systems, propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, and electrical systems aboard the tug.
• Conduct routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections of vessel components including engines, gearboxes, generators, hydraulics, pumps, and electrical systems to ensure safe and optimal operation.
• Perform regular inspections and testing of the engine room, ensuring the proper functioning of all systems and identifying repairs or upgrades as needed.
• Monitor fuel and oil levels, water conditions, temperatures, and operating pressures, and make adjustments to maintain performance and comply with safety standards.
• Maintain accurate service and technical logs including maintenance records and defect reports as per vessel guidelines and company policies.
• Act as part of the operational team for the tug’s underway periods, assisting in all shipboard operations where required.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems in a timely manner to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Support docking and undocking operations by assisting with engine and auxiliary machinery readiness.
• Ensure compliance with international, flag-state, and company standards for marine safety, security, and pollution prevention during all tug operations.
• Regularly inspect emergency equipment, including steering systems, firefighting systems, and power backups on the vessel, ensuring full operational readiness for emergencies.
• Work with the Chief Engineer and other crew members to ensure the tug's ability to meet its operational commitments, including towage and ancillary services.
• Assist in training and mentoring other crew members to promote safety standards, operational best practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Promptly report any incidents, safety hazards, or repair/maintenance needs to the Chief Engineer.
• Maintain a safe and clean engine room environment and ensure adherence to safety standards and best working practices at all times.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in marine engineering, including work on tugs or similar vessels, with hands-on experience operating and maintaining marine propulsion systems and auxiliary equipment.
• Chief Engineer credential of at least 500 gross tonnage as per STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers).
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or vocational training in marine engineering is highly desirable.
• Ability to understand and operate marine engines, propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical diagrams, schematics, and operating manuals.
• Knowledge of international and flag-state regulatory requirements governing marine engineering, safety, and pollution prevention.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude skills.
• Experience with maintaining detailed engine room logs, maintenance records, and defect reports.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in confined, noisy spaces and under various challenging conditions.
• Must hold valid certificates in Basic Safety Training, Advanced Firefighting, and other industry-required certifications.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical screening and maintain medical certifications for seafarers throughout deployment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment or aboard government/military-contractor-operated vessels.
• Valid country driver’s license and passport.
• Country visa as required in accordance with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Familiarity with U.S. Navy or government operations, including tug and port facility roles.
• Advanced certifications in specific technical areas such as Diesel Engine Maintenance, Refrigeration, or High Voltage Systems.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with crew members, management, and relevant stakeholders.
• Experience working on diesel propulsion engines, auxiliary hydraulic systems, HVAC units, and winching systems used in towing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to safely and efficiently support operations in hazardous environments, including emergency response and firefighting protocols onboard vessels.

• Assist the Chief Engineer in operating, maintaining, and monitoring the mechanical systems, propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, and electrical systems aboard the tug.
• Conduct routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections of vessel components including engines, gearboxes, generators, hydraulics, pumps, and electrical systems to ensure safe and optimal operation.
• Perform regular inspections and testing of the engine room, ensuring the proper functioning of all systems and identifying repairs or upgrades as needed.
• Monitor fuel and oil levels, water conditions, temperatures, and operating pressures, and make adjustments to maintain performance and comply with safety standards.
• Maintain accurate service and technical logs including maintenance records and defect reports as per vessel guidelines and company policies.
• Act as part of the operational team for the tug’s underway periods, assisting in all shipboard operations where required.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems in a timely manner to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Support docking and undocking operations by assisting with engine and auxiliary machinery readiness.
• Ensure compliance with international, flag-state, and company standards for marine safety, security, and pollution prevention during all tug operations.
• Regularly inspect emergency equipment, including steering systems, firefighting systems, and power backups on the vessel, ensuring full operational readiness for emergencies.
• Work with the Chief Engineer and other crew members to ensure the tug's ability to meet its operational commitments, including towage and ancillary services.
• Assist in training and mentoring other crew members to promote safety standards, operational best practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Promptly report any incidents, safety hazards, or repair/maintenance needs to the Chief Engineer.
• Maintain a safe and clean engine room environment and ensure adherence to safety standards and best working practices at all times.

• Ability to understand and operate marine engines, propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical diagrams, schematics, and operating manuals.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude skills.
• Experience with maintaining detailed engine room logs, maintenance records, and defect reports.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in confined, noisy spaces and under various challenging conditions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with crew members, management, and relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to safely and efficiently support operations in hazardous environments, including emergency response and firefighting protocols onboard vessels.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in marine engineering, including work on tugs or similar vessels, with hands-on experience operating and maintaining marine propulsion systems and auxiliary equipment.
• Chief Engineer credential of at least 500 gross tonnage as per STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers).
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or vocational training in marine engineering is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of international and flag-state regulatory requirements governing marine engineering, safety, and pollution prevention.
• Must hold valid certificates in Basic Safety Training, Advanced Firefighting, and other industry-required certifications.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical screening and maintain medical certifications for seafarers throughout deployment.
• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment or aboard government/military-contractor-operated vessels.
• Valid country driver’s license and passport.
• Country visa as required in accordance with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Familiarity with U.S. Navy or government operations, including tug and port facility roles.
• Advanced certifications in specific technical areas such as Diesel Engine Maintenance, Refrigeration, or High Voltage Systems.
• Experience working on diesel propulsion engines, auxiliary hydraulic systems, HVAC units, and winching systems used in towing operations.