These are GENERIC ONLY and not Necessarily Relevant to any particular Company.  It should be noted, however, that if you do not believe you can meet these minimum requirements, you should look to another profession.

Responsibilities: 

Responsible to the Chief Engineer to assist him in the carrying out of the engineer functions. It is extremely important that the assistant engineer be well acquainted with all the engineering systems on board the vessel as he/she is in charge of the engine room department while the Chief Engineer is off watch.  The assistant engineer’s main function is to assist the chief engineer, but is also responsible to maintain all hand tools and electrical or pneumatic tools in a good working order.

Functions: 

• The assistant engineer is to help gather all vital machinery readings.
• Responsible for keeping all machinery spaces clean and tidy.
• Responsible for maintaining an engine room watch, while the chief engineer is off duty.
• Responsible for the securing of the watertight or gas tight integrity of the vessel during an emergency.
• Adheres to and complies with company policies, USCG, and environmental regulations.
• Work a rotation watch involving 12 hours in a 24 hour period with occasional additional hours not to exceed 14 consecutive hours.
• Assist with training of personnel as needed.
• To supervise the engine room Oiler in duties.
• Assist on deck in a man overboard situation.
• Performs any other additional duties that may be required or assigned.
• Directed by the Engineer to take appropriate actions at the scene of any emergency.
• Responsible for securing the watertight or gas tight integrity of the vessel as directed by the Engineer.
• Ensures that engineering spaces/equipment are secure for heavy weather.
• Provide first aid to injured personnel according to his training or at the direction of the Master, Mate, or Engineer.
• Assist on deck in a man overboard crisis.
• Performs any other additional duties that may be required or assigned.
• Adheres to and complies with company policies, USCG, and environmental regulations.
• Work a rotation watch involving 12 hours in a 24 hour period with occasional additional hours not to exceed 14 consecutive hours.
• Assist with training of personnel as needed.
• Directed by the Engineer to take appropriate actions at the scene of any emergency.
• Responsible for securing the watertight or gas tight integrity of the vessel as directed by the Engineer.
• Ensures that engineering spaces/equipment are secure for heavy weather.
• Provide first aid to injured personnel according to his training or at the direction of the Master, Mate, or Engineer.
• Assist on deck in a man overboard crisis.
• Responsible for participating in safety and rescue drills for emergency situations.
• Provide first aid to injured personnel according to his training or at the direction of the Master, Mate or Chief.
• Responsible for participating in safety and rescue drills for emergency situations.
• Responsible for documenting and notifying supervisor immediately of any accidents / illnesses / vessel incidents / near misses / etc.
• Responsible for participating in the company's safety programs.
• Responsible for ensuring the maintenance and use of all necessary PPE.
• Responsible for ensuring the elimination of at-risk behaviors by reducing unsafe conditions and un-safe acts on and around the work-site.
• Responsible for participating in safety and rescue drills for emergency situations.
• Reports any suspicious behavior, activities, cargo or security breaches to the Vessel Security Officers

Physical Demand Requirements:

• Required to be able to tolerate repetitive and prolonged postures involving standing, sitting, twisting, squatting, kneeling, stooping, pulling, stretching, and reaching to full range from above head to the deck (floor)
• Required to be able to climb ladders, stairwells, and use good balance/coordination when walking over uneven and/or slippery surfaces.
• Required to be able to walk frequently the length of the vessel.
• Required to have sufficient cardio-respiratory fitness to be able to perform heavy physical labor including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling various materials and tools
• Ability to be subject to adverse weather conditions including rough seas, cold, wet, elevated temperatures, and humid conditions.
• Required to be able to lift at least 100 lbs from floor to waist.
• Required to be able to lift at least 75 lbs. from floor to shoulder.
• Required to be able to lift at least 25 lbs. from deck to above head.
• Required to be able to demonstrate 90 lbs of grip strength in dominant hand and 80 lbs. in non-dominant hand

Reports to Chief Engineer / Master