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Grand River Navigation Company

3rd Assistant Engineer

city of traverse city, MI

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About this opportunity

Grand River Navigation Company lists this 3rd Assistant Engineer opportunity in city of traverse city, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Description: Come Sail with us on the Great Lakes!

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If you are looking to become part of our team that strongly values safety, efficient operations, a family-oriented environment, come sail with us! Grand River Navigation has one of the best leave and rotation systems on the Great Lakes. With unprecedented teamwork and some of the most talented colleagues in the industry we can guarantee you will enjoy a career with us!

Grand River Navigation Company is the U.S. operating subsidiary of Mainstay Maritime. We are one of the largest marine transportation service providers operating on the Great Lakes today with a combined fleet of 15 bulk freight vessels that provide service to over 50 customers across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.

Competitive total rewards package including income, paid travel to/from the vessel, healthcare benefits, retirement savings plans and work/life balance with best-in-class rotation. We have many education opportunities and upgrade bonuses to support career growth at a pace that is right for each individual.

"We can go where the big ships go and also where they can't!"

Our Company is searching for qualified candidates for the position of 3rd Assistant Engineer aboard our US flagged self-unloading vessels.

Responsibilities

Assist with the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of propulsion, auxiliary, and mechanical systems.

Perform routine inspections of engine room equipment and report deficiencies to senior engineering officers.

Assist with preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of vessel machinery.

Maintain engineering logs, maintenance records, and equipment documentation.

Support fuel transfers, lubrication programs, and inventory management of engineering supplies.

Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in engine room and machinery spaces.

Participate in emergency drills and respond to vessel emergencies as assigned.

Comply with company safety policies, environmental regulations, and vessel operating procedures.

Assist with drydock projects, equipment overhauls, and regulatory inspections. xzgxqkn

Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering officers to support safe and efficient vessel operations.

Benefits

As an employee, you are part of the Mainstay Maritime family where teamwork and safety are core values

Highly competitive wages and benefits including medical, dental, vision, company paid long-term and short-term disability and life insurance, 401K with company match

Excellent companywide safety record

Company paid training and education opportunities

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Requirements: TWIC Card - Transportation Worker Identification Credential

United States Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) issued by the United States Coast Guard (USCG)

MMC Endorsement as 3rd Assistant Engineer of Motor Propelled Vessels Unlimited Horsepower

Unexpired US Passport or Enhanced Driver's License and allowed entry into Canada

Legally authorized to work in the US, without restriction

Excellent communication and ability to multi-task

Experience working as a team and desire to working together as a team player

Experience and desires to align to our Values: Creating a Positive Customer Experience, Health/Safety/Environment focused, High Integrity and Teamwork

Grand River Navigation is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We also comply with Family Medical Leave Act and Employee Rights Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

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Worksite address

city of traverse city, MI, 49686, US

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