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Req #: 246318

Department: OCEANOGRAPHY

Posting Date: 05/30/2025

Closing Info:

Closes On 06/13/2025

Salary: $7,366 - $8,540 per month

Limited Recruitment: **Open to Department employees only**

Shift: First Shift

Notes: **As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20250130-a11y.pdf)**

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

The School of Oceanography has a unique opportunity for a First Assistant Engineer.

The position of First Assistant Engineering Officer is aboard the research Vessel Thomas G. Thompson, a global oceanographic research ship of approximately 3100 gross tons. This position is given delegated authority under the Chief Engineer and oversees the day-to-day operations of the engineering department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** **Managerial

• Report to the Chief Engineer;

• Follow the Chief’s Standing Orders;

• Conduct training;

• Assign and schedule work for engineering personnel;

• Supervise engineering personnel;

• Stand engine room watches;

• Responsible for inventory of replacement and spare parts, fuels, lubricants and other provisions necessary for the operation of the machinery of the vessel;

• Provide administrative support to the chief engineer in the compilation of reports or gathering of data;

Technical

• Operate and maintain AC-to-DC propulsion systems;

• Operate and maintain auxiliary machinery;

• Responsible for the maintenance of machine shop and equipment;

• Responsible for the maintenance and readiness of various plants;

• Direct routine maintenance and emergency repair of propulsion and auxiliary machinery and electrical systems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A U.S. Coast Guard First Assistant Engineer’s license valid for operation of a 6000 HP inspected ocean motor vessel.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• The U.S. Coast Guard First Assistant Engineer's license valid for operation of a 6000 HP inspected ocean motor vessel should be for a vessel of unlimited gross tonnage.

• Significant experience with diesel electric powered ocean research ship, 6000 HP.

• Knowledge and experience with Caterpillar engines, in particular 3516Cs, TKY-Series and C32s RSD-Series, both mechanical and electrical, including Auto-Maskin Engine Management System;

• Knowledge of Wärtsilä control systems or equivalent;

• Knowledge of Siemens AC/DC Drives;

• Knowledge of Siemens Automation Systems;

• Knowledge of Dief or equivalent Power Management System;

• Proven history of working with maintenance management systems;

• Proven knowledge of refrigeration systems for ship’s HVAC and domestic systems, Carrier knowledge is an asset;

• Experience with Navigation Electronics Systems;

• Experience with Kongsberg Dynamic Positioning Systems.

**Application Process:** The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your “My Jobs” page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.