Ferry Chief Engineer

State of North Carolina

Cedar Island, NC, USA
Base: $43,267 - $75,718; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Marine diesel engine maintenance
Coast guard regulation compliance
Engine room personnel supervision
The position involves full responsibility for supervising and coordinating activities of vessel personnel engaged in operating and maintaining propulsion and other engines on board ferry vessels

Job Summary

  • The position involves full responsibility for supervising and coordinating activities of vessel personnel engaged in operating and maintaining propulsion and other engines on board ferry vessels.
  • Employees must operate engineering systems in strict accordance with rules established by the U.S. Coast Guard and North Carolina Department of Transportation policies.
  • This role requires a shift schedule of 7 days on and 7 days off across multiple ferry locations including Cedar Island, Hatteras, and Ocracoke.

Matching Summary

The position involves full responsibility for supervising and coordinating activities of vessel personnel engaged in operating and maintaining propulsion and other engines on board ferry vessels.

Salary

Base: $43,267 - $75,718; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Marine diesel engine maintenance
  • Coast Guard regulation compliance
  • Engine room personnel supervision
  • Emergency repair capabilities
  • Daily machinery log documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong safety culture adherence
  • Homeland security protocol knowledge
  • Customer-focused service delivery
  • Environmental sensitivity awareness

Key Requirements

  • Valid USCG Chief Engineer license
  • TWIC card possession required
  • Merchant Mariner Credential endorsement
  • Experience with large internal combustion diesel engines

Work Rights

Must have valid USCG license and TWIC card

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