3rd Assistant Engineer - Marine

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Job Summary

Polar Tankers Overview

Polar Tankers, a wholly owned subsidiary of ConocoPhillips, provides marine transportation for North Slope production, deliver oil from Valdez, Alaska, to refineries primarily on the West Coast of the United States. The company operates five Endeavour-class tankers: Polar Endeavour, Polar Resolution, Polar Discovery, Polar Adventure and Polar Enterprise.

Description

If you are selected as the 3rd Assistant Engineer, you will be working under the direction of the Chief Engineer and 1st Assistant Engineer. The 3rd Assistant Engineer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of diesel powered, electric generators, air compressors, purifiers, and electrical work aboard the ship. The 3rd Assistant Engineer is required to participate in all drills and emergencies and to assist with the enforcement of rules, procedures, regulations, and pollution prevention.

Position Overview

Your responsibilities may include:

• Working under the supervision of the Chief Engineer
• Safely and efficiently operating the entire engineering plant
• Maintaining generators routinely
• Maintaining electric motors routinely
• Maintaining air compressors routinely
• Maintaining L.O. purifiers routinely
• Maintaining main engine lube oil systems/stern tube lube oil systems routinely
• Performing all electrical work aboard the ship
• Working independently
• Testing and recording of insulation resistance (megger testing)
• Collecting monthly samples of lube oil from all machinery
• Working aloft
• Checking all pumps and machinery during rounds
• Monitoring activities from the engine control room
• Working 12 hours per day. You may not work more than 15 hours per day
• Being on call 24 hours/day for all emergencies

This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Relocation is not provided for this position.

Basic/Required:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Currently hold, or have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to obtain, a U.S. Passport
• Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
• Currently hold the following endorsements on Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC):
• Officer In Charge Of An Engineering Watch (OICEW)
• Able Seafarer - Engine
• Rating Forming Part Of An Engineering Watch (RFPEW)
• Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSC)
• Medical First-Aid Provider
• Advanced Fire Fighting
• Basic Training
• Vessel Personnel With Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)
• Security Awareness
• Third Assistant Engineer - Motor
• QMED (Any Rating)
• Lifeboatman
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following:
• Be away from home for periods in excess of two months
• Push/pull up to 200 pounds
• Lift/carry up to 100 pounds floor to shoulder
• Lift from floor to overhead and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds
• Climb various ladders and stairs ranging from 5 to 200 feet in height
• Perform maintenance on equipment
• Stand for long periods of time
• Physically attend to vessels including confined space entry and environmental extremes
• Walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry material on a daily basis on even and uneven terrain
• Work outside in harsh weather condition
• Work alone a high percentage of the time

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Marine Engineering or foreign equivalent
• Currently hold the following endorsements on Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC):
• Tankerman Engineer
• Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations
• 1+ years of experience in generator maintenance
• 1+ years of experience in working on air compressors
• 1+ years of direct experience sailing as a cadet on a tanker/ship
• 1+ years of direct experience sailing as an officer
• Possess good written, verbal and communication skills
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to learn material needed to be successful in the role
• Satisfactorily passing certification exams
• Having the ability to collaborate and work well with peers
• Ability to clearly follow instructions, both written and verbal
• Ability to apply common sense to achieve the desired outcomes according to the company’s operating procedures and safety protocols
• Organized, efficient and a methodical problem solver
• Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
• Delivers positive results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
• Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical

All licensed officers earn paid leave on the basis of one day worked onboard and one day earned of paid leave. Normal tours are sixty (60) days onboard and sixty (60) days of paid leave.

This position requires you to have a TWIC card (Transportation Workers Identification Card) to gain access to secure areas of Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) regulated facilities and vessels. Any candidate selected for this position will not be allowed to begin work without proof of application for this card. Visit the TSA website: TWIC® | Transportation Security Administration (tsa.gov) for more information.

Successful applicants are all ConocoPhillips employees represented by the in-house associations, the Atlantic Maritime Officers Association (AMOA) for Officers.

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Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

Benefits Overview

ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.

• Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.

• Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.

• Offering Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.

• Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

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