Licensed Chief Engineer aboard Catcher Processor Longliner

Chief Engineer (Must have current USCG License for Uninspected Fishing Vessels of no more than 2000hp)

The F/V Baranof owned by Romanzof Fishing Co is a 183ft Catcher Processor/Longlinger, the vessel fishes approx. 10 months out of the year aside from shipyard in Seattle. The rest of the year the vessel is in Alaska. The vessel longlines Pacific Cod, pot caught Sablefish, King Crab and Opilio.

Our Chief Engineers have a rotating schedule that they work out amongst themselves. We currently have 2 Chief Engineers that would both like to take a step back in the amount of time they are working on the boat.

SUMMARY: Responsible for the total maintenance of vessel. This includes a fish processing factory, automated long line system, crab fishing desk equipment, sablefish longline pot equipment, hydraulics, ammonia and domestic refrigeration, diesel engines, generators, sanitation, etc. All officers are responsible for the safety & related items on board the vessel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Directly responsible for maintaining a preventive maintenance program.

Select and train apprentices.

Along with the Master maintain plan for fire evacuation and disaster response.

Maintain and coordinate an existing Environmental Health and Safety Program.

Maintain up to date records for all state and federal inspections.

Provide training to new and existing employees when applicable.

Keep up on technological changes such as retrofitting machinery to meet today's new laws and efficiency

standards.

Overseas conversions between fisheries of deck and process room equipment.

Responsible for fueling the vessel and maintaining fuel logs.

Perform other duties as requested by the Captain.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises one employee in the maintenance facility, and indirectly supervises all other employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum current USCG issued license required: Chief Engineer for uninspected fishing vessels of no more than 2,000 Horse Power.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety roles, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of venders or employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems effectively and efficiently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to twist, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may he made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee frequently works in precarious places and is frequently exposed to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or freezing conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

If you are interested in this position, are qualified with a valid USCG license for this position, please go to our website a baranofcourageous.com and fill out an application.