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Chief Engineer

  • Chief Engineer job type Posted on: Nov 12, 2026
  • Chief Engineer experience level Maritime Talent Solutions
  • Chief Engineer employment type Port Jefferson, New York
  • Chief Engineer salary Salary: $600 per day
  • Chief Engineer employment type Onsite
  • Chief Engineer salary Full-time

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Job Title :

Chief Engineer

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Port Jefferson New York United States

Remote :

No

Jobcon Logo Job Description :

Chief EngineerMUST HAVE US CREDENTIALING***Reports to:The Chief Engineer directly reports to the Port Engineer.Supervises:The Chief Engineer supervises the Oilers, Engineers, and all mechanical equipment onboard the Ferry.Description of Duties:The Chief Engineer is a very experienced crewmember onboard managing the Ferry's Engineering Department.Oversees the condition and operability of all mechanical equipment onboard the Ferry including the following: main engines, propulsion equipment, auxiliary machinery, all electrical, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic machinery, steering machinery, and all associated components, deck machinery, valves, pipes, and watertight integrity of the ferry.Maintains compliance with all Quality, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems as outlined in the McAllister Operations Manual.Supervises the procurement, loading of all potable water, ballast water, fuel oil, and lube oil. The Chief Engineer ensures all liquids are of proper quality and quantity making the proper log entries in the Fuel Transfer Certificate.Repairs all machinery and equipment onboard the vessel within his capacity and completes the daily engine log each day.Projects a positive company image and maintains professional, amicable relationships with customers, pilots, terminal personnel and the public at all times.Minimum Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent.Current U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner CredentialMust possess a Chief Engineering LicenseValid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).Must live within reasonable commuting distance of Port Jefferson, NY.Pass pre-employment drug test.Pass pre-employment physicalPhysical Requirements:The physical evaluation guidelines for employment onboard Bridgeport Port Jefferson vessels are based on the United States Coast Guard NAVIC 2-98 Physical Evaluation guidelines for Merchant Mariners Credentials.You must have the physical ability to operate heavy machinery. Repair work may involve assignments to work beneath machines and in close quarters. Frequent stooping and bending requiredSalary: - Day Rate - $620 -$660FLSA Status:ExemptJob Type: Full-timeSalary: $600.00 - $660.00 per dayBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceVision insuranceSchedule:10 hour shift8 hour shiftMonday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:Port Jefferson, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience:marine engineer: 2 years (Required)License/Certification:MMC (Required)Work Location: In person

Jobcon Logo Position Details

Posted:

Nov 12, 2026

Reference Number:

13695_U-128345187200

Employment:

Full-time

Salary:

$600 per day

City:

Port Jefferson

Job Origin:

APPCAST_CPC

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Chief EngineerMUST HAVE US CREDENTIALING***Reports to:The Chief Engineer directly reports to the Port Engineer.Supervises:The Chief Engineer supervises the Oilers, Engineers, and all mechanical equipment onboard the Ferry.Description of Duties:The Chief Engineer is a very experienced crewmember onboard managing the Ferry's Engineering Department.Oversees the condition and operability of all mechanical equipment onboard the Ferry including the following: main engines, propulsion equipment, auxiliary machinery, all electrical, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic machinery, steering machinery, and all associated components, deck machinery, valves, pipes, and watertight integrity of the ferry.Maintains compliance with all Quality, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems as outlined in the McAllister Operations Manual.Supervises the procurement, loading of all potable water, ballast water, fuel oil, and lube oil. The Chief Engineer ensures all liquids are of proper quality and quantity making the proper log entries in the Fuel Transfer Certificate.Repairs all machinery and equipment onboard the vessel within his capacity and completes the daily engine log each day.Projects a positive company image and maintains professional, amicable relationships with customers, pilots, terminal personnel and the public at all times.Minimum Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent.Current U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner CredentialMust possess a Chief Engineering LicenseValid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).Must live within reasonable commuting distance of Port Jefferson, NY.Pass pre-employment drug test.Pass pre-employment physicalPhysical Requirements:The physical evaluation guidelines for employment onboard Bridgeport Port Jefferson vessels are based on the United States Coast Guard NAVIC 2-98 Physical Evaluation guidelines for Merchant Mariners Credentials.You must have the physical ability to operate heavy machinery. Repair work may involve assignments to work beneath machines and in close quarters. Frequent stooping and bending requiredSalary: - Day Rate - $620 -$660FLSA Status:ExemptJob Type: Full-timeSalary: $600.00 - $660.00 per dayBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceVision insuranceSchedule:10 hour shift8 hour shiftMonday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:Port Jefferson, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience:marine engineer: 2 years (Required)License/Certification:MMC (Required)Work Location: In person

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