Engine Mechanic - National Geographic Quest & Venture

WHO WE ARE

Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery”.

The Engine Mechanic is responsible for assisting the Chief Engineer and the assistant engineer in the maintenance, operation, and repair of all vessel systems onboard ship, including hotel equipment, and as directed by the Chief Engineer.

Assistant Engineer works 12 hours per day: approximately 6 weeks on, 6 weeks off rotational schedule.

Repair and Maintenance

• Operates and maintains the ship’s propulsion system
• Operates and maintains the electrical generation and distribution system, including emergency power.
• Operates and maintains potable water and auto chlorination system.
• Operates and maintains black water/gray water/waste tanks, treatment, and testing program.
• Operates and maintains HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Performs routine maintenance checks and keeps records of jobs performed. Keeps the Chief Engineer informed of all maintenance and repairs that have been done.
• Helps with engineering, deck and hotel preventative maintenance programs on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Completes maintenance and repair tasks as requested in the Cabin Maintenance Notebook.
• Performs hotel maintenance tasks as directed.
• Participates in shipyard availabilities.
• Assists Chief Engineer in all bunkering operations.

Administrative

• Uses NS5 to update vessel maintenance records for engineering work items.
• Assists the Chief Engineer with inventories.
• Operates onboard computer using standard and customized software applications.

Safety and Security

• Follows company safety and pollution prevention policies and procedures and requests guidance when necessary.
• Assists in the preparation of the vessel for all U.S. Coast Guard dry docks and other inspections.
• Participates in shore side training as required by the company.
• Maintains familiarity with the ISM Code and requirements.
• Maintains familiarity with all duties under the company Safety Management System, including Emergency Response activities.

• Working knowledge of diesel propulsion and electricity generation systems. Knowledge of support systems such as fuel centrifuges, air compressors, pumps, hydraulics, water makers, hotel systems, plumbing, refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning also preferred.
• Computer experience:
  Excel spreadsheet experience, and Windows applications (including Word) is preferred.
• Professional demeanor; ability to use appropriate levels of tact and courtesy.
• Must be a self-starter, able to handle multiple tasks and work with little supervision and work in small spaces.
• Crisis management:
  Work well under pressure, act quickly and decisively using sound judgment.
• The Engine Mechanic will have some guest contact and must be professional and have the ability to present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Must be able to provide concise and clear reports as required.

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 Technician Type 1 Certification required, can be obtained during onboarding.
• STCW Basic Safety Training required.
• STCW Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) required.
• STCW Crowd Management required.
• USCG Medical Certificate required.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification required, can be obtained during onboarding.
• Valid TWIC required.
• Valid US Passport required.

• Target base salary for this role based on experience and vessel: $212 - $305 daily rate + bonus
• Vacation Pay (10% of the daily rate for each day worked)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) plan…