Job Posting for OILER at American Seafoods Company LLC
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The Oiler is responsible for assisting the Engineering staff as directed in maintaining, repairing and operating the following vessel engineering systems and processes both at sea and in port:
Diesel propulsion
Electric generating systems
Deck hydraulic and pneumatic systems,
Fuel and lubrication systems.
Refrigeration plant
Sewage treatment plant
Water making/desalinization system
Vacuum sanitation system
Heating and ventilation systems
Steering gear & bow thruster systems
Assist Engineering Staff to operate the ships systems in accordance with USCG, ASC and OSHA rules and regulations
Take accurate readings of all vital ships systems; temperatures, pressures and levels
Ensure accurate log book entries of readings taken
Provide for all cleaning and routine painting of vessel structure as directed
Skill and Experience Required
Ability to work with a wide variety of pneumatic, hydraulic, electric and mechanical tools safely and efficiently
Welding and metal fabrication skills
Crane & forklift driver’s certificates
Knowledge and understanding of basic ships systems
Ability to learn operational routines as instructed by the Engineering staff
Fluent in conversational and written English
Working knowledge of metric system
Understanding of technical operations and terms
Ability to work safely in a very dangerous environment
Ability to follow routines as outlined in daily, weekly and monthly Oiler duties
Ability to conceive, construct and install welded structures as directed by the engineering staff
Measurements of Performance
Thoroughness and excellence of work
Quality of work performed
Timeliness and physical/mental readiness to work
Effectiveness in taking direction and following orders regarding maintenance of pumps, motors and similar engineering systems
professional attitude
interest and aptitude for increasing both theoretical and practical knowledge of the ships systems
Physical Ability
Must demonstrate physical capacity for sustained rigorous hard labor, 12 hours a day seven days a week for two months at a time over a period of at least two years during the maintenance periods under supervision of the Chief Engineer in port when the vessel is not fishing
At sea must demonstrate professional competence while watch standing for a 12 hour day seven days a week for at least two months at a time
In port and at sea must be willing and able, if required, to provide 24 hours of continuous labor in order to assist the Engineering staff in the event of a major marine casualty to the vessel or engineering plant as determined by the Chief Engineer
Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug tests
Must be capable of boarding and exiting a vessel without physical assistance by climbing up and down a gangplank or using a Jacob’s ladder
Motivations
Required
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Preferred
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
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