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Company Name Mercy Ships (Show all job postings)

Company Address PO Box 2020

  Garden Valley, Texas 75771

  United States of America

Phone Number 903.939.7000

Fax Number 903.939.7114

Website http://www.ms-information.org

Industry Category Miscellaneous Services

Mercy Ships, a global charity, has operated hospital ships in developing nations since 1978.  Mercy Ships brings hope and healing to the forgotten poor, mobilizing people and resources worldwide, and serving people without regard for race, gender or religion. 

Mercy Ships welcomes volunteers who would like to give of their time, efforts and expertise to the work of bringing hope and healing to the poor.  Short-term volunteers can participate from two-weeks to a year with Mercy Ships, while others may choose to serve in a volunteer career capacity.

Opportunities to serve:

• Engineering and Deck Officers
• Motormen and Able Seamen
• Engine and Deck watch rating
• Electricians and Electronic Technicians
• HVACR Technicians
• Welders and Plumbers
• Entry Level positions-Deck and Engine 

Join Mercy Ships, as a Marine professional!  You can be the difference between disease and health, poverty and prosperity, despair and hope. 

Job Description

1.                                         SUMMARY

Assist in routine watchkeeping, maintenance and cleaning in the engine room.

2.                                         ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute all orders given by Chief Engineer, Second Engineer or person in charge of the watch.

Assist with watches as designated by Second Engineer.

Assist with maintenance work ordered by the Second Engineer.

Assist with routine checks according to watchkeeping procedures.

Record appropriate readings during watch and inform the engineer of any divergence from average.

Assist with appropriate duties as specified in watchkeeping procedures.

Assist in general maintenance and cleaning as required.

Relevant knowledge of vessel’s emergency procedures.

Knowledge of Company SMS as it applies to responsibilities involved in this position.

3.                                         QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

3.1.                                 LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret gauges and instrumentation. Ability to complete log sheets. Ability to effectively communicate with others in clear English.

3.2.                                 CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / EXPERIENCE

Certificate of Competency according to STCW 95 Section A-III/4.

Basic knowledge of engineering principles.

Practical and theoretical knowledge with regard to use of hand tools and portable power tools.

4.                                         WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Job Country Liberia (Shipboard Position)

Industry Category Medical Services

Job Category Engineering - Licensed

Salary Negotiable

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Contact Person Tracey Bartula

Phone Number 903.939.7685

Fax Number 903.939.7114

Email Address tracey.bartula@mercyships.org