Overview
OUR PEOPLE:
We deliver positive results and experiences for our partners by first empowering our people. Our industry experts are singularly skilled at what they do and equally adept at bringing their skills together to build solutions stronger than the sum of their parts. Our inclusion and employee-centric focus make for a workplace that provides valuable services and experiences.
THE CROWLEY WAY:
Guided by our three values: integrity, sustainability, and drive we believe in and celebrate the power of collaboration between people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to achieve business and personal goals. We support the development of our people and are committed to growing together, inclusively.
ABOUT US:
A key role with the largest Jones Act employer with a diverse fleet of vessels. Crowley Fuels delivers clean petroleum products across remote Alaska, supplying communities, construction projects, government operations, and the commercial fishing industry. Our specialized tugs and barges, operated by skilled local mariners, allow us to reach challenging, shallow, and otherwise inaccessible areas to keep homes, businesses, and essential services powered across the state.
All employees have the opportunity to join the Mariner Employee Resource Group; which is focused on creating a safe, inclusive, and diverse workforce.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Crowley is actively hiring a Boat Engineer in our Western Alaska fleet. The available position is with United Steelworkers (USW). Duties include but not limited to the following:
- Responsible for preparation, operation and maintenance of all vessel machinery and systems throughout the voyage
- Attends to mechanic functions aboard the vessel. Operate machinery as required to carry out vessel’s mission (main engines, auxiliaries, winches, etc.)
- Monitors, maintains and repairs equipment and vessel machinery
- Manages fuel, lube, and other fluids essential to equipment operation. Maintains fuel and ballast conditions to achieve trim as directed by vessel Master
- Consults with the vessel Master regarding Engineering in order to maintain safe and efficient operating conditions.
- Instructs deck watch standers as to proper engine room conditions with respect to security/safety rounds.
- Assists on deck as directed by the vessel Master.
- Completes Parts and Material Requisitions (PMRs) and Repair Order Service Requests (RSORs) as necessary to maintain equipment, tools, and adequate parts and spare inventories in compliance system.
- Ensures correspondence with port engineers on the process and status of all PMRs and RSORs.
- Ensures true, complete and accurate Engineering Logs are maintained.
- Performs engine room cleaning, scaling, and painting duties as needed to ensure a clean and well‐maintained space.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications and Credentials
- MMC
- TWIC badge - Not to expire within three months
- Valid Passport - Not to expire within six months
- Familiar with electronic engines
- Ability to use computers and compliance software.
Minimum Experience
- Minimum 4 years sailing experience with engineering duties.
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with operating in Western Alaska waters
- Shipyard Competent Person
- Hazwoper
- Enjoys long hitches Ability to use computers and compliance software
- DDE 4000 or better
- STCW w/ endorsements including OICEW and Advanced Firefighting, Basic Safety Training
Rotation
- Seasonal: April - November (periodic vacation rotations)
Geographic Area
- US West Coast to North Slope of Alaska, Aleutian Chain, and Canadian Arctic
Benefits
The following benefits available after completing a 90‐day probation period:
- Health Care coverage paid year‐round (employee AND family) after signing an intent to return the following year
- Automatic company 401k contribution of 3% with additional company matching contributions (Year 1: 2%, Year 2: 4%, Year 3 and greater: 6%).
- 10 days paid time off each season w/ round‐trip travel paid
- All travel to and from work is arranged and paid for by Crowley
- Employer‐paid training available
Pay
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Compensation, including hourly wages or salary, benefits, and other terms of employment, will be in accordance with the applicable union contract. Specific pay rates and benefits will be provided during the hiring process and are based on the terms outlined in the agreement.
