Job Overview:

The First Assistant Engineer reports to the Chief Engineer and is responsible in assisting the Chief Engineer in his duties.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly familiar with duties of both the Second and Third Engineers and is responsible for normal operations, maintenance and repair of the ship’s machinery and systems.
• Assumes leadership role in the absence of the Chief Engineer.
• Assists in supervision, training and evaluation of Engine Department personnel.
• Interacts with and directs unlicensed personnel to perform Engine Room and other machinery operations.
• Assists the Deck and Bridge Departments with operation, maintenance and repair of machinery and systems as required.
• Responsible for the orientation and training of personnel according to good engineering practices.
• Follows a continuous improvement process that includes familiarization with vessel systems and equipment, and taking advantage of any company-offered craft training.
• Promotes company health, safety, and environmental programs and ensures implementation.
• Ensures that company objectives, policies, programs, and procedures are consistently adhered to.
• Performs other duties as assigned by their Supervisor.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Holds and maintains a USCG or equivalent and Flag State license for First Assistant Engineer, Motor-Unlimited Horsepower.
• Holds currents STCW endorsements applicable to the vessel upon which they are serving.

Company Overview and Core Values:

McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of technology, engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. For more than a century, customers have trusted McDermott to design and build end-to-end infrastructure and technology solutions—from the wellhead to the storage tank—to transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today.

At McDermott, we hold all employees accountable to follow our 5 core values.

• Integrity – we maintain a firm adherence to legal and ethical conduct
• One Team – we are one company, where everyone is equally important
• Go Beyond – we seek courageous and creative solutions
• Well-Being – we promote all forms of well-being
• Commitment – we are reliable and dependable in delivering quality solutions

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