Third Assistant Engineer (2 positions)

About SUNY Maritime College:

SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with vessels planned maintenance system (currently NSE) to include: Maintenance of ships equipment, equipment history entry/logging, inventory control and checking, and order writing of spares consumed or needed for review by Chief Engineer.
• Participate in weekend work program with cadets on a rotating basis.
• Available for emergency call back to vessel on a rotating basis or as needed to support vessel safety.
• Participation on Summer Sea Term be required for at least one half of the SST (Cruise A or Cruise B) with duties to include training and development of cadets onboard the ship during Summer Sea Term. Day work or instruction will be at the needs of the training program and the Chief Engineer and could be a mix of both.
• Perform duties as Ships Duty Engineer when assigned and operate all Hotel Services Perform mechanical and welding repairs
• Actively participate in vessels Safety Management System (SMS) - Foster a culture of safety and accountability
• Supervise and instruct cadets during the academic year and Training Cruise. Other duties as assigned by the First A/E and Chief Engineer
• Model appropriate character and strong ethics through disciplined behavior and professional appearance, as a representative of SUNY Maritime College. The position entails the daily shaping of the future leaders of global industries and the military, including those specializing in the Maritime profession, and the transportation and business sectors. As such this position requires the individual to maintain the highest standards of conduct and appearance, as well as actively leading and managing the development and maturation of the license cadets

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Active Merchant Marine Credential (MMC)
• Active minimum grade USCG issued 3 A/E's MMC with STCW endorsement
• Must be a US Citizen
• STCW certification with appropriate endorsements required by today's standard TWIC
• Valid Passport
• Valid Drug Card
• Valid driver license free of major or repeated violations
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Desire to work in a student-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years industry experience on Motor vessels
• Upper level USCG Engineers license
• Minimum of 2 years sailing experience
• Knowledge of the maritime industry
• Working familiarization with Power Management systems
• Demonstrated effectiveness in classroom/professional instruction
• High Voltage Safety Training - NFPA70E or equivalent

Additional Information:

Classification/Salary Range: The Third Assistant Engineer is a UUP position. The anticipated salary range for the position is $100,000 to $115,000 annually, with an outstanding benefits package. For more information please see the UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance. Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Special Notes: This is a full-time calendar year (12 month) appointment UUP Position. Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

Budget Title: Ship's Officer

Local Title: Third Assistant Engineer

Line #: Various

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (718) 409-7305. It can also be viewed online by selecting University Police > Safety Information > Clery Safety Report (Annual Security & File Safety).

Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime's commitment to inclusive excellence
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Returning Applicants - Login to your SUNY Maritime Careers Account to check your completed application, check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.