{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8a6e0da9bdbd27896e2abf89","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8a6e0da9bdbd27896e2abf89","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8a6e0da9bdbd27896e2abf89","title":"First Assistant Engineer","description":"First Assistant Engineer\r\nJob Summary\r\nWe are seeking an experienced First Assistant Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of passenger vessels based in Cape May, New Jersey. In this role, you will oversee vessel machinery and equipment operations, stand engine room watches, maintain accurate engineering logs, identify and report mechanical issues, and assist with maintenance and repairs while underway. This position reports to the Chief Engineer for engine room responsibilities and supports shoreside engineering and shipyard activities as needed.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nStand engine room watches and monitor machinery, equipment, temperatures, pressures, and operating conditions.\r\nMaintain accurate engine room logbook entries.\r\nIdentify machinery abnormalities and immediately report operational or mechanical concerns to the Chief Engineer.\r\nAssist with troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems.\r\nOperate main engines, generators, pumps, and other auxiliary machinery as required.\r\nPerform bilge and sewage pumping operations and assist with fuel, water, and lubricant transfers.\r\nPerform engineering duties required during vessel lay–up periods.\r\nMaintain a clean, organized, and safe engine room.\r\nPerform night engineer duties as assigned.\r\nSupport emergency response duties and assume assigned responsibilities involving lifeboats or life rafts.\r\nAssist the Port Engineer with shipyard projects and vessel maintenance activities.\r\nRepresent shoreside engineering management at remote shipyard locations when required.\r\nComplete special maintenance and engineering projects as assigned.\r\nFollow all applicable vessel safety procedures, operating requirements, and regulatory standards.\r\nRequirements\r\nU.S. Citizenship required.\r\nMust be at least 21 years of age.\r\nValid TWIC.\r\nValid driver's license.\r\nMust meet one of the following USCG licensing requirements\r\nValid USCG First Assistant Engineer License – 4,000 HP, Motor (Limited); or\r\nValid USCG Second Assistant Engineer License – 4,000 HP, Motor (Limited) with at least 300 days of qualifying sea service; or\r\nValid USCG Third Assistant Engineer License – 4,000 HP, Motor (Limited) with at least 660 days of qualifying sea service.\r\nMust be able to obtain a USCG Chief Engineer License – 4,000 HP, Motor (Limited) within 120 days of employment.\r\nAbility to successfully complete required pre-employment physical, background investigation, and drug screening.\r\nMust comply with applicable federal drug-testing requirements.\r\nWillingness and availability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and other schedules necessary to support continuous vessel operations.\r\nStrong marine engineering and mechanical troubleshooting capabilities.\r\nAbility to diagnose machinery malfunctions and recommend appropriate corrective actions.\r\nKnowledge of diesel engines, generators, pumps, auxiliary machinery, and vessel mechanical systems.\r\nWorking knowledge of marine electrical systems.\r\nAbility to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and machinery documentation.\r\nProficiency with mechanical and electrical testing instruments, hand tools, and power tools.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Core Group","rawCompany":"core group","city":"Armonk","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-23T12:12:09.984Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-5031.00","title":"Ship Engineers","slug":"ship-engineers"},{"code":"17-2121.00","title":"Marine Engineers and Naval Architects","slug":"marine-engineers-and-naval-architects"},{"code":"53-5011.00","title":"Sailors and Marine Oilers","slug":"sailors-and-marine-oilers"}],"industries":[{"code":"488390","title":"Other Support Activities for Water Transportation","slug":"other-support-activities-for-water-transportation"},{"code":"336611","title":"Ship Building and Repairing","slug":"ship-building-and-repairing"},{"code":"483112","title":"Deep Sea Passenger Transportation","slug":"deep-sea-passenger-transportation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"First Assistant Engineer","description":"First Assistant Engineer\r\nJob Summary\r\nWe are seeking an experienced First Assistant Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of passenger vessels based in Cape May, New Jersey. In this role, you will oversee vessel machinery and equipment operations, stand engine room watches, maintain accurate engineering logs, identify and report mechanical issues, and assist with maintenance and repairs while underway. This position reports to the Chief Engineer for engine room responsibilities and supports shoreside engineering and shipyard activities as needed.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nStand engine room watches and monitor machinery, equipment, temperatures, pressures, and operating conditions.\r\nMaintain accurate engine room logbook entries.\r\nIdentify machinery abnormalities and immediately report operational or mechanical concerns to the Chief Engineer.\r\nAssist with troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems.\r\nOperate main engines, generators, pumps, and other auxiliary machinery as required.\r\nPerform bilge and sewage pumping operations and assist with fuel, water, and lubricant transfers.\r\nPerform engineering duties required during vessel lay–up periods.\r\nMaintain a clean, organized, and safe engine room.\r\nPerform night engineer duties as assigned.\r\nSupport emergency response duties and assume assigned responsibilities involving lifeboats or life rafts.\r\nAssist the Port Engineer with shipyard projects and vessel maintenance activities.\r\nRepresent shoreside engineering management at remote shipyard locations when required.\r\nComplete special maintenance and engineering projects as assigned.\r\nFollow all applicable vessel safety procedures, operating requirements, and regulatory standards.\r\nRequirements\r\nU.S. Citizenship required.\r\nMust be at least 21 years of age.\r\nValid TWIC.\r\nValid driver's license.\r\nMust meet one of the following USCG licensing requirements\r\nValid USCG First Assistant Engineer License – 4,000 HP, Motor (Limited); or\r\nValid USCG Second Assistant Engineer License – 4,000 HP, Motor (Limited) with at least 300 days of qualifying sea service; or\r\nValid USCG Third Assistant Engineer License – 4,000 HP, Motor (Limited) with at least 660 days of qualifying sea service.\r\nMust be able to obtain a USCG Chief Engineer License – 4,000 HP, Motor (Limited) within 120 days of employment.\r\nAbility to successfully complete required pre-employment physical, background investigation, and drug screening.\r\nMust comply with applicable federal drug-testing requirements.\r\nWillingness and availability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and other schedules necessary to support continuous vessel operations.\r\nStrong marine engineering and mechanical troubleshooting capabilities.\r\nAbility to diagnose machinery malfunctions and recommend appropriate corrective actions.\r\nKnowledge of diesel engines, generators, pumps, auxiliary machinery, and vessel mechanical systems.\r\nWorking knowledge of marine electrical systems.\r\nAbility to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and machinery documentation.\r\nProficiency with mechanical and electrical testing instruments, hand tools, and power tools.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-08-23T12:12:09.984Z","dateModified":"2026-08-23T12:12:09.984Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Core Group","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Armonk","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"8a6e0da9bdbd27896e2abf89"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8a6e0da9bdbd27896e2abf89"}}