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QMED (SoCal) - Wilmington, CA
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QMED (SoCal) - Wilmington, CA AmNav Maritime Corporation United States, California, Wilmington Sep 04, 2026 Back
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QMED (SoCal)
#004-4498
Wilmington, California, United States
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Req. Number
004-4498
Posting Date
Sep 04, 2026
Address
325 Yacht Street, Wilmington , California 90744 , United States
Job Description 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. AmNav 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. AmNav is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
Compensation
$39.22/hr
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What they do
A Sailor, Deckhand, or Marine Oiler operates boats and equipment on boats and manages sails on sailboats. Performs a variety of manual labor tasks on boats and cargo vessels, including hauling goods, operating equipment, or cleaning the boat. Lubricates parts of marine equipment to maintain boat engines and auxiliary equipment.
$54,313 / year median in California
+9% projected growth