About this opportunity
Saltchuk lists this Chief Engineer, Thea Foss Yacht opportunity in city of seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Thea Foss vessel overview
The 120-foot, 260 GRT Thea Foss is a steel-hulled luxury yacht designed by famed naval architect L.E. (Ted) Geary and built by Craig Shipbuilding Co. in Long Beach, California in 1930. The vessel carries between 5 and 6 crew members and up to 20 day-cruise guests or 10 overnight guests. The owner Saltchuk Resources committed to an extensive restoration over the years, and the vessel is in excellent operational and cosmetic condition. Today, Thea Foss is home-ported in Seattle on Lake Union and is used for the enjoyment of the customers and guests of the Saltchuk family of companies. The boat is operated and maintained year-round. The vessel may travel to Alaska or the San Juan Islands in the summer for a few months and otherwise is based in Seattle on Lake Union for local dinner cruising in the Spring and Fall/Winter, with Jan-April in maintenance.
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
Saltchuk overview
Saltchuk is a privately owned family of transportation and distribution companies committed to being the best in North America. Headquartered in Seattle, we seek people who share our values and take pride in being professional. We value safety, reliability, dedication to our organization, and industry-leading environmental innovation. We look for pride, integrity, grit, and approachability. If you’re looking for a long-term career, this is a phenomenal place to build one. Visit Responsibilities
Duties entail a wide variety of responsibilities, including, but not limited to:
Operating the Thea Foss’s engines, Twin Atlas 550hp direct reversing diesels
Hands on maintenance and repair of the vessel’s mechanical systems, and working with qualified outside vendors, including hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing and marine sanitation, refrigeration, electrical, mechanical and electronic systems, as well as the diesel generators and the main diesel propulsion engines
Researching, planning and overseeing maintenance and repair projects and haul-out periods in cooperation with the captain.
Supervising, evaluating and training as needed all reporting crew members
Working with all other crewmembers to establish and ensure Best Practices and Procedures
Being the face of Saltchuk–always appropriately groomed and courteous to passengers and other crew members
Qualifications
Recent employment as chief engineer aboard yachts or small passenger vessels of 100 to 500 gross tons
Familiarity with direct-reversing diesel engines
Familiarity with basic large-yacht systems: Electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, MSD, plumbing, etc.
Licensed engineer or equivalent experience
Up-to-date Basic Safety Training
Preferred
Advanced firefighting training
Familiarity with 1929 Atlas Imperial direct-reversing diesel engines
Prefer two years attendance at a trade school, junior college or university in a program of marine engineering courses
Experience & Skills
Minimum 5 years of ship board engineering experience
Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
Proactive, takes initiative to accomplish tasks
Strong communicator, with good collaboration skills
Proactive leader, takes initiative to accomplish tasks
Works well with others at all levels
Exhibit strong project planning skills
Be willing to learn and practice the vessel’s Best Practices and Safety Procedures
Ability to learn and operate all the yacht’s mechanical systems
Work Schedule
A flexible schedule is required – schedules include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Pay & Benefits
We’re committed to taking care of you and your family, today and in the future. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Compensation
Base annual salary range:$100,000-115,000 depending on years of experience
A generous Annual Bonus Opportunity
Health & Wellness
Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents
Employer-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term and long-term disability coverage
Retirement
Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% company match, plus an additional 3% discretionary company contribution to help you save for your future
Paid Time Off
3 weeks’ vacation annually
9 company holidays + 2 personal holiday days each year
12 days of sick leave annually
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Saltchuk is a family of diversified transportation and distribution companies with a vision to serve our customers by being the best in North America, and we are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. xzgxqkn We celebrate diversity and are committed to ensuring that all qualified individuals have an equal chance to thrive with us, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by law. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our organization in a work environment where anyone would be proud for their children to work.
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Worksite address
city of seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
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