Engine Officer - Unlimited Diesel, Relief at American… · Williamsv…

Come sail the Great Lakes with us!

American Steamship Company has a long and rich history of sailing ships on the Great Lakes since 1907. We currently operate six 1,000-foot US Flag vessels that carry cargoes of iron ore, coal and stone throughout Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron and Erie to our customers’ steel mills, electrical generation plants, and stone distribution docks in the U.S. and Canada. If you desire to sail with a high-functioning group of career employees as part of our Deck or Engineering teams, whose primary goal is the safety of all our employees, along with doing no harm to the environment, and to provide our customers with exceptional service, you will enjoy a career with us!

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor vessel propulsion and auxiliary equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs of machinery.
• Stand engine room watches and maintain engine room logs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with bunkering, fuel transfers, and inventory management.
• Support docking, undocking, lock transits, and cargo operations.
• Respond to machinery issues and emergency situations.
• Supervise and mentor engine room personnel as assigned.
• Participate in vessel lay-up, shipyard, and seasonal maintenance activities.
• Promote safe and efficient vessel operations on the Great Lakes.

Benefits

• Competitive wages with overtime opportunities
• Company paid travel to and from the vessel from your home anywhere in the United States
• Paid vacation
• Excellent Health and Retirement Benefits
• Excellent safety record
• We provide opportunities and education to support your career growth with Company sponsored training

American Steamship Company 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 United States law.

• US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) licensed as a Licensed Engineer, Unlimited Horsepower
• US Dept of Homeland Security Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card)
• Current passport or enhanced driver's license and eligible for entry into Canada
• Legally authorized to work in the United States, without restriction
• Satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical for work
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability and desire to put safety first
• Experience working as part of a team and desire to be a team player
• Desire to achieve our goals of keeping everyone safe, doing no harm to the environment, and providing superior customer service.