University of South Florida
R/V Western Flyer Licensed Marine Chief Engineer
University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, 33739
The Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) is 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 the state of Florida. The FIO currently operates a marine facility (Keys Marine Lab) which supports and enables research and education across the state of Florida, offering unique opportunities for college level education and research studying marine ecosystems. The FIO has recently acquired a third research vessel (Research Vessel Western Flyer) that will be used to expand upon educational and research activities to include new STEM Education programming.
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. To ensure FIO is compliant with the USCE regulations for operation of this vessel, the position of Licensed Marine Chief Engineer has been created.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements.
A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed: (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree; (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree; (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree; (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
Responsibilities
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 crew, engineering vendors and subcontractors, and shipyard shops, as their work pertains to the vessel's equipment listed above.
Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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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. To ensure FIO is compliant with the USCE regulations for operation of this vessel, the position of Licensed Marine Chief Engineer has been created.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements.
A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed: (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree; (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree; (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree; (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
Responsibilities
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 crew, engineering vendors and subcontractors, and shipyard shops, as their work pertains to the vessel's equipment listed above.
Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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