Licensed Marine Chief Engineer

Job ID	37818
Location	St. Petersburg, FL
Full/Part Time	Full-Time
Regular/Temporary	Regular

Position Details

Dept Name: Florida Institute Of Oceanography

Salary Plan: Administrative

Job Code/Title: 9794 / Licensed Marine Chief Engineer

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $100,000 – $105,000 + Sea Pay

Position Number: 00051626

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) is a state-wide Academic Infrastructure Support Organization (AISO) established in 2009 by the Chancellor and Board of Governors (BOG) of the State University System (SUS). Hosted by the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg Campus, FIO operates under a Memorandum of Understanding with 32 institutions and agencies, including all 12 public universities, engaged in marine research, education, and resource management. FIO provides collaborating opportunities across academia, government, and private sector for educational, training, research, and public outreach for students and scientists across Florida.

FIO currently operates three state of the art research vessels (R/V Western Flyer, R/V Hogarth and R/V Weatherbird II) and a marine facility (Keys Marine Lab) supporting and enabling research and education across the state of Florida, offering unique opportunities for college level education and research studying marine ecosystems.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Position will oversee FIO’s engineering division with a focus on FIO’s recently acquired third research vessel, R/V Western Flyer, that will be used to expand upon educational and research activities to include STEAM Education programming and deep-sea exploration. Per the United States Coast Guard (USCG), the R/V Western Flyer crew must include an engineer with a Chief Engineer license due to the size, tonnage, and on-board equipment for this particular vessel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will oversee the engineering division covering all three research vessels in the FIO fleet. The Licensed Chief Engineer is required to go to sea on the Western Flyer to support FIO’s research and educational missions.

With a particular focus on the R/V Western Flyer, the Licensed Chief Engineer will maintain the vessel’s engines, generators, frames and winches, and all other mechanical and electrical equipment and systems required for the daily operation of the vessel. Oversee ship’s engineering crew, assign watches and duties, and assist Marine Superintendent and/or Master in writing crew evaluations. Maintain and update vessel’s electronic maintenance and inventory control and management system, including continuing the vessel’s current crack inspection program.

Maintain all other operational logs, monitor fuel and lube oil consumption, maintain onboard parts inventory for all systems on vessel.

Assist Marine Superintendent in preparing Shipyard Repair and Modification Specifications. Oversee all shipyard work for any and all equipment listed in Primary Duties. Assist Marine Superintendent in overseeing and managing ship’s engineering vendors and subcontractors, and shipyard shops, as their work pertains to the vessel’s equipment listed above.

Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

Minimum 2 years of experience sailing as an Engineering Officer on tugs, supply vessels, or other vessel of similar size and power to R/V WESTERN FLYER (117 feet LOA, 2500 horsepower, diesel/electric drive).

U.S. Coast Guard License, minimum rating as follows: Chief Engineer (Limited) of Less Than 1,600 Gross Registered Tons Upon Oceans

All STCW Certifications and Certificates as required for U.S. Coast Guard License above.

PREFERRED:

Experience aboard U.S. Academic Research Vessels a plus, but not required.

USF St. Petersburg

Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 37818

Posting Date: 09/09/2024

Posting End Date: 10/09/2024

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