First Assistant Engineer

First Assistant Engineer - Training Ship Golden Bear - Solano Campus

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Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Cal Poly - Solano Campus (Vallejo)
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Engineer, the First Assistant Engineer is responsible for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the training ship engineering equipment and spaces, and assisting in supervision of the training ship staff, students, and student workers.

The Office of Marine Programs primary mission is to support the academic departments in the education and application of knowledge in the processes associated with all aspects of the Maritime and related industry by manning and maintaining the vessel training assets. Activities associated with Marine Programs include hands‑on professional development of prospective Merchant Marine Officers, Facility, and Mechanical Engineers and support of course work in those areas.

• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or Technology, or a related field; or equivalent on the job education.

• USCG 1st Assistant Engineer or Chief Engineer’s License – Motor unlimited
• STCW – 95 Endorsement
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• USCG Medical Certificate
• US Passport

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $115,000 - $140,000 annually. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands‑on philosophy, small class sizes and close student‑faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world.

For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Located on a compact but scenic waterfront campus in Vallejo, California (30 miles northeast of San Francisco), Cal Poly Maritime Academy is a unique and specialized campus of the 23‑campus system. Serving a population of approximately 1,000 undergraduate and 50 graduate students, we are one of only seven degree‑granting maritime academies in the United States — and the only one on the West Coast.

Cal Poly Maritime Academy offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, International Strategy and Security, Facilities Engineering…