JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure all vessel machinery, equipment and systems are operated, maintained and repaired in a safe and effective manner. Additionally, as a key member of the Vessel Management Team, the Engineer is to ensure adherence to all Company operational guidelines and planned maintenance programs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Continually maintains a safe work environment on the vessel, implementing Company policies and procedures, and general maritime industry best practice wherever applicable. * Maintains all vessel machinery and systems, including main propulsion, auxiliary power generation, ancillary, deck and cargo handling. * Ensures proper operations of control, monitoring and alarm components and systems. * Notifies the Captain and Port Engineer of any abnormal changes in the status of machinery operation. * Performs safe and effective voyage repairs with limited resources and outside support, while working under tight time constraints and in remote geographical locations. * Troubleshoots machinery malfunctions as required and effectively communicates directly with the Captain and Port Engineer and designated shore-side support staff and vendors, to provide timely and relevant information for the diagnoses and repair of vessel machinery and systems. * Responsible for vessel bunkering operations, insuring compliance with established fueling procedures. * Checks and maintains fuel/fluid levels in all tanks within the vessel, takes monthly oil samples for analysis. * Maintains adequate critical spares and general vessel parts inventory levels. * Performs special duties and other projects as assigned. * Adheres to all company policies. * Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: * Must have a valid DDE 4,000 HP license or greater. * Must have a valid TWIC card. * Must have a valid USCG Merchant Mariner Document or Merchant Mariner Credential. * Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays. * Must have a valid Passport. * Five years of full time paid experience Marine Engineer WORKING CONDITIONS: * Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, etc.). * Must have the ability and flexibility to work a variety of schedules and hours and must be able to report for duty with a one hour notice. Must be able to work overtime, Sundays, Saturdays, holidays, night work. * Must not be afraid of heights or narrow walkways. Foss Maritime Company is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Foss is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. Foss is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled