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Excellence. Innovation. Integrity. Passion. Assistant Engineers work under the direction, guidance, and training of the Chief Engineer to assist in operation, maintenance and repair the vessel’s operating systems: diesel engines, generators, refrigeration, electrical and hydraulic equipment, water making and sanitary equipment, deck machinery, factory equipment, pumps, cooling, and conveyor systems during the portion of their shift scheduled in the engine room. Assistant engineers, under the direction of the Chief Engineer, may maintain the engine room and other logs as required by the company or other agencies. Assistant Engineers also assist in fueling the vessel and transferring fuel onboard. Essential Duties Assistant Engineers must be able to: Work under the direction, guidance, and training of the chief engineer. Assist in operation, maintenance, and repair of the vessel’s operating systems: diesel engines, generators, refrigeration, electrical and hydraulic equipment, water making and sanitary equipment, deck machinery and fish hauling equipment, factory equipment, pumps, cooling, and conveyor systems. Perform work assignments under the direction of the chief engineer. Assist in transfer bulk petroleum products. Maintain an inventory control system. Under oversight of the chief engineer, prepare department records and reports as required by the company, USCG, OSHA and other agencies. Oversee a safety program. Ensure all engineering crew are trained and fully cognizant of the job hazards. Ensure LOCK OUT-TAGS PLUS procedures are communicated, followed, and enforced. Resolve technical problems as they occur. Give specific directions in the case of an emergency. Work Schedule Assistant engineers work at least 13 hours per day, 7 days per week. Work hours may be extended as necessary which may result in uneven shifts and sleep patterns. Breaks are determined by the business needs of the fish processing plant.  Unplanned, unscheduled breaks are prohibited except in health or safety related incidents.  Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, employees and the vessel will be operating in extremely remote and austere locations; often days away from land or dock facilities. While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to wear protective clothing and equipment such as rain gear (pants and sleeves), gloves, rubber boots, noise suppression devices, and use as required: hardhat, safety goggles, fire extinguisher, respirator, life preserver and survival suit. Employees will be exposed to various species of fish; wet, humid and freezing conditions; fish processing equipment such as headers, movable and stationary conveyor systems, knives, hoists, pressure washers, cleaning chemicals, shovels, buckets, baskets and aluminum pans. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees work onboard a vessel in the ocean which by nature produces varying degrees of motion in the factory. While performing the duties of this job, Engineers are regularly exposed to moving machinery, vibration, and risk of electrical shock. Requirements Education, Experience USCG 3rd Assistant License Unlimited or higher. Engine room experience on a catcher processor vessel preferred. Earned High School Diploma or GED. Education verification will be required prior to hire. 24 months or more of relevant verifiable work experience in the last 4 years. Work history must be provided during the application process. No Exceptions. Ability to understand and have the ability to communicate in English for emergency, safety, and training purposes is required. Physical Demands All employees must be able to: Board and exit the vessel by gangplank or Jacob’s ladder without assistance. Board or exit a skiff without assistance in all weather conditions. Ascend and descend steep stairways and ladders in all temperatures. Work at least 16 ½ hours p