Unlicensed Engineer - Qmed - Honolulu, HI

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Req. Number

007-4268

Posting Date

Oct 02, 2025

Address

1331 N. Nimitz Highway Pier 39 / 40, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817, United States

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

To oversee and maintain independently the proper and safe operation of vessel propulsion equipment and

other machinery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / FUNCTIONS :

1. Prepares, operates, maintains, and repairs vessel propulsion equipment and other machinery

properly and safely.

2. Performs general and preventive maintenance on vessel and vessel equipment.

3. Maintains engineering logs and fuel and lube reports.

OTHER DUTIES / FUNCTIONS :

1. Receives and discharges fuel oil, lube oil, fresh water, and wastewater to and from vessel under the

guidelines of regulatory agencies and Company policies.

2. Changes equipment filters and other replaceable parts when necessary.

3. Performs minor repairs to machinery and electrical systems.

4. Troubleshoots marine hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems and equipment.

5. Performs general housekeeping and sanitary duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Works in engine room in hot, wet, humid, noisy, and odorous conditions and may be occasionally exposed to

paints, solvents, thinners, and fumes.

Equipment use : Must be able to independently operate and maintain vessel propulsion equipment and

machinery. Must possess adequate hand tools and experience with power tools to perform routine

maintenance and emergency repairs, as necessary.

Work hours : Normal work vessel week varies with vessel assignment and schedule - may work up to seven

days per week. Normal work hours vary with departure time. Normal watches May very to comply with

USCG Regulations and responsible Carrier program.

MENTAL DEMANDS :

1. Mathematical ability : Calculates tank calibration, gear ratios, bearing wear, liquid tonnage

conversion, piston readings, etc.

2. Attention to detail : Is attentive to detail to ensure safety of crew, vessel(s), cargo, and equipment.

3. Concentration : Concentrates to ensure safety of crew, vessel(s), cargo, and equipment.

4. Alertness : Is alert to ensure safety of crew, vessel(s), cargo, and equipment.

5. Other : Must be able to complete engineering logs and reports. Must have good judgment in

operating, maintaining, and repairing equipment, particularly in an emergency situation at sea.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

1. Sitting : Sits to complete engineer logs and reports.

2. Climbing / Jumping / Balancing : Climbs / Jumps from pier to vessel and vice versa. Balances

continuously on vessel in various sea and weather conditions.

3. Stooping / Kneeling / Crouching / Crawling / Squatting : Stoops / Kneels / Crouches / Crawls / Squats to pick

up and place tools and machinery and when performing checks, repairs, and general maintenance.

4. Twisting / Reaches : Twists / Reaches around machinery and equipment to perform checks and repairs.

5. Standing / Walking : Stands / Walks while performing engine checks and repairs.

6. Handling / Fingering : Handles / Fingers hand tools, hand-held power tools, and parts.

7. Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination : Coordinates movements to perform engineer and general

maintenance duties.

8. Vision (corrected, depth, wide field, color) : 20 / 40 correctable vision in each eye to work with

equipment and machinery. Color vision required to distinguish color-coded systems / liquid chemicals.

9. Pushing / Pulling / Lifting / Carrying (up to 50 pounds) : Pushes / Pulls on tools to remove parts of

equipment. Lifts / Carries tools and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS (licenses, degrees, certificates) : As a minimum possess a US Coast Guard

engineer's OR a Merchant Mariner's Document with an Able-Bodied Seaman AND Qualified Member of the

Engine Department (QMED) - any rating (all QMED endorsements) OR junior engineer endorsement,

minimum. Must complete the company's Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) for Engineer within 90 days

of effective hire or promotion date

Skills / Knowledge : Must have proficient knowledge of marine diesel engines, propulsion equipment, and

other machinery. Must be able to read, interpret, and understand manufacturers' equipment manuals,

drawings, and blueprints. Must be able to troubleshoot and repair marine hydraulic, electric, and

mechanical equipment.

Education / Training : High School or GED is required. Must possess sufficient verbal, reading, writing, and

comprehension skills as necessitated by the job (i.e., reading and comprehending manufacturers' equipment

manuals, drawings, and blueprints, communicating with crew members and maintenance personnel,

maintaining engineering logs and reports).

Experience : Must possess, at least, two (2) years of marine diesel engine experience or equivalent (i.e.,

training at Maritime academy.)

COMPENSATION : Pay for this position will be $55.2617 hourly. This is a non-exempt position.

POSITION CONTENT : This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is

intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to

modify, add or remove duties, and assign other duties, as necessary.