Ships 1st Assistant Engineer - 2025 Relief Pool
- Oregon State University
- Corvallis, Oregon
- Full Time
Department:
Ship Operations (OAS)
Classification Title:
Ship's 1st Assistant Engineer
Job Title:
Ships 1st Assistant Engineer - 2025 Relief Pool
Appointment Type:
Classified Staff
Job Location:
Newport
Benefits Eligible:
Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration
Remote or Hybrid option?:
Employment Category:
Intermittent
Job Summary:
This recruitment will be used to fill future full-time, hourly, intermittent, and regular (as needed) Ships First Assistant Engineer positions in the Ship Operations unit within the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University.
The Ships First Assistant Engineer assists the Chief Engineer in the safe and efficient operation of OSU operated research vessel machinery, mechanical, and electrical systems.
The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences is an internationally recognized leader in the study of the Earth as an integrated system. It operates numerous state-of-the art laboratories and two oceanographic research vessels, the 199-foot ocean-going Taani and the 54-foot coastal R/V Elakha. The College has an annual budget of more than $50 million, with support coming from the National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration and other federal agencies. It has more than 100 faculty, 200 graduate students and 600 undergraduate students. Graduate programs include Master of Science (M.S.) and doctorate (Ph.D.) degrees in Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences; Geology; and Geography and an M.S. degree in Marine Resource Management. The college has undergraduate programs in Earth Sciences and Environmental Sciences, with several minors and certificate programs.
Why OSU?:
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We dont wait for challenges to present themselves we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
Top 1.4% university in the world
More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
217k+ alumni worldwide
For more interesting facts about OSU visit:
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon States beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of Americas best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
Retirement savings paid by the university.
A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .
Key Responsibilities:
60% Stands watch as the roving engineer at sea and daily duty engineer in ports other than Newport on a rotating basis with other engineers. Assumes responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the engineering plant by performing constant checks on pressures and temperatures, fuel consumption, fluid levels, and conditions of operating machinery ensuring safe, economical, and efficient operation. Operates shipboard equipment such as pumps, winches, diesel engines, hydraulic systems, refrigeration equipment, air compressors, cranes, sewage systems, water makers, piping/tank systems, and boilers.
25% Assists in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of ships machinery: hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and ballast systems; air conditioning; refrigeration; fresh water and saltwater firefighting system; and winches, hoists, blocks, boats/motors, etc. Operates lathe and other precision tools. Assists in change-out of equipment, and in the layout and installation of new equipment. Utilizes current Computerized Maintenance Management System ( CMMS ).
5% Keeps inventory records. Maintains stocks of supplies and spare parts for ships machinery, equipment, piping, and mechanical systems, and hydraulic systems. Assists in fueling and watering the vessel and keeps records of fuel, water, and lubricating oil consumption for the Chief Engineer.
5% Assists in the installation and at-sea repair of mechanical and electrical scientific equipment as requested.
5% Actively participates in shipboard drills and emergency training, including training ashore. Maintains firefighting and safety equipment. Fights fires and administers First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR ) when required. Other duties as assigned.
What We Require:
What We Would Like You to Have:
Working Conditions / Work Schedule:
The employee in this position is required to work on board OSU operated research vessels at sea on research cruises that may last from one day to three weeks or more before returning to port, in ocean and weather conditions which are highly variable. The incumbent must not be incapacitated by sea-sickness.
The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 40 pounds is required.
Ship Operations is a seven day per week operation; therefore, weekend and holiday work may be required. Shift and/or work assignment may change based on operational needs.
In the event of health risks to the working environment while at sea, Ship Operations may need to require quarantine periods and other health & safety requirements before employees join the vessel or begin work at sea to ensure continuity of business operations.
Pay Method:
Hourly
Pay Period:
16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date:
Last working day of the month
Min Salary:
29.67
Max Salary:
45.42
Link to Position Description:
Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
P05030CT
Number of Vacancies:
Multiple
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date :
02/01/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date:
Posting Date:
11/01/2024
Full Consideration Date:
Closing Date:
10/31/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search:
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants :
Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for classified staff positions.
Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).
PLEASE NOTE : If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.
Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.
- In order to maintain an active status within the pool, applicants will need to reapply annually.
- Should you no longer wish to remain an applicant for this posting please login and withdraw your application from this posting. Use caution as you will not be able to reapply until the next year.
Please Note: Applicants are contacted only when a need to fill Relief Ships First Assistant Engineer positions arises.
For additional information please contact:
Mathurin Fogg
...
...
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Any required license and/or certification may be uploaded as License or Certification -1, -2, -3, and -4. The online application system will allow you to attach your license/certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. The license and/or certification must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application.
Ship Operations (OAS)
Classification Title:
Ship's 1st Assistant Engineer
Job Title:
Ships 1st Assistant Engineer - 2025 Relief Pool
Appointment Type:
Classified Staff
Job Location:
Newport
Benefits Eligible:
Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration
Remote or Hybrid option?:
Employment Category:
Intermittent
Job Summary:
This recruitment will be used to fill future full-time, hourly, intermittent, and regular (as needed) Ships First Assistant Engineer positions in the Ship Operations unit within the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University.
The Ships First Assistant Engineer assists the Chief Engineer in the safe and efficient operation of OSU operated research vessel machinery, mechanical, and electrical systems.
The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences is an internationally recognized leader in the study of the Earth as an integrated system. It operates numerous state-of-the art laboratories and two oceanographic research vessels, the 199-foot ocean-going Taani and the 54-foot coastal R/V Elakha. The College has an annual budget of more than $50 million, with support coming from the National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration and other federal agencies. It has more than 100 faculty, 200 graduate students and 600 undergraduate students. Graduate programs include Master of Science (M.S.) and doctorate (Ph.D.) degrees in Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences; Geology; and Geography and an M.S. degree in Marine Resource Management. The college has undergraduate programs in Earth Sciences and Environmental Sciences, with several minors and certificate programs.
Why OSU?:
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We dont wait for challenges to present themselves we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
Top 1.4% university in the world
More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
217k+ alumni worldwide
For more interesting facts about OSU visit:
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon States beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of Americas best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
Retirement savings paid by the university.
A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .
Key Responsibilities:
60% Stands watch as the roving engineer at sea and daily duty engineer in ports other than Newport on a rotating basis with other engineers. Assumes responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the engineering plant by performing constant checks on pressures and temperatures, fuel consumption, fluid levels, and conditions of operating machinery ensuring safe, economical, and efficient operation. Operates shipboard equipment such as pumps, winches, diesel engines, hydraulic systems, refrigeration equipment, air compressors, cranes, sewage systems, water makers, piping/tank systems, and boilers.
25% Assists in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of ships machinery: hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and ballast systems; air conditioning; refrigeration; fresh water and saltwater firefighting system; and winches, hoists, blocks, boats/motors, etc. Operates lathe and other precision tools. Assists in change-out of equipment, and in the layout and installation of new equipment. Utilizes current Computerized Maintenance Management System ( CMMS ).
5% Keeps inventory records. Maintains stocks of supplies and spare parts for ships machinery, equipment, piping, and mechanical systems, and hydraulic systems. Assists in fueling and watering the vessel and keeps records of fuel, water, and lubricating oil consumption for the Chief Engineer.
5% Assists in the installation and at-sea repair of mechanical and electrical scientific equipment as requested.
5% Actively participates in shipboard drills and emergency training, including training ashore. Maintains firefighting and safety equipment. Fights fires and administers First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR ) when required. Other duties as assigned.
What We Require:
LICENSING / CERTIFICATIONS :
US Coast Guard Designated Duty Engineer license 4000 HP or better
STCW endorsements as appropriate for the position
Ability to obtain a passport
Meet Coast Guard drug testing requirements
Ability to speak, read, and write English
- Assistant Engineer Limited Oceans license or higher issued by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential ( TWIC ).
What We Would Like You to Have:
- Three years of experience working on research vessels
- Ability to weld and cut metal using arc and gas processes.
- Vessel Security Officer Certificate.
- Fast Rescue Boat Certificate.
- K- POS DP Maintenance Training.
- Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) Refrigeration Technician Universal Class Certificate.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule:
The employee in this position is required to work on board OSU operated research vessels at sea on research cruises that may last from one day to three weeks or more before returning to port, in ocean and weather conditions which are highly variable. The incumbent must not be incapacitated by sea-sickness.
The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 40 pounds is required.
Ship Operations is a seven day per week operation; therefore, weekend and holiday work may be required. Shift and/or work assignment may change based on operational needs.
In the event of health risks to the working environment while at sea, Ship Operations may need to require quarantine periods and other health & safety requirements before employees join the vessel or begin work at sea to ensure continuity of business operations.
Pay Method:
Hourly
Pay Period:
16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date:
Last working day of the month
Min Salary:
29.67
Max Salary:
45.42
Link to Position Description:
Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
P05030CT
Number of Vacancies:
Multiple
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date :
02/01/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date:
Posting Date:
11/01/2024
Full Consideration Date:
Closing Date:
10/31/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search:
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants :
Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for classified staff positions.
Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).
PLEASE NOTE : If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.
Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.
- In order to maintain an active status within the pool, applicants will need to reapply annually.
- Should you no longer wish to remain an applicant for this posting please login and withdraw your application from this posting. Use caution as you will not be able to reapply until the next year.
Please Note: Applicants are contacted only when a need to fill Relief Ships First Assistant Engineer positions arises.
For additional information please contact:
Mathurin Fogg
...
...
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Any required license and/or certification may be uploaded as License or Certification -1, -2, -3, and -4. The online application system will allow you to attach your license/certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. The license and/or certification must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application.
Job ID: 469031049
Originally Posted on: 3/13/2025
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