Third Assistant Engineer (2 positions) - SUNY Maritime College
Location: Bronx, NY Category: Ship Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu Oct 22 2026 Job Description:
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with vessels planned maintenance system (currently NSE) to include: Maintenance of ships equipment, equipment history entry/logging, inventory control and checking, and order writing of spares consumed or needed for review by Chief Engineer.
- Participate in weekend work program with cadets on a rotating basis.
- Available for emergency call back to vessel on a rotating basis or as needed to support vessel safety.
- Participation on Summer Sea Term be required for at least one half of the SST (Cruise A or Cruise B) with duties to include training and development of cadets onboard the ship during Summer Sea Term. Day work or instruction will be at the needs of the training program and the Chief Engineer and could be a mix of both.
- Perform duties as Ships Duty Engineer when assigned and operate all Hotel Services Perform mechanical and welding repairs
- Actively participate in vessels Safety Management System (SMS) - Foster a culture of safety and accountability
- Supervise and instruct cadets during the academic year and Training Cruise. Other duties as assigned by the First A/E and Chief Engineer
- Model appropriate character and strong ethics through disciplined behavior and professional appearance, as a representative of SUNY Maritime College. The position entails the daily shaping of the future leaders of global industries and the military, including those specializing in the Maritime profession, and the transportation and business sectors. As such this position requires the individual to maintain the highest standards of conduct and appearance, as well as actively leading and managing the development and maturation of the license cadets
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Active Merchant Marine Credential (MMC)
- Active minimum grade USCG issued 3 A/E's MMC with STCW endorsement
- Must be a US Citizen
- STCW certification with appropriate endorsements required by today's standard TWIC
- Valid Passport
- Valid Drug Card
- Valid driver license free of major or repeated violations
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Desire to work in a student-oriented environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 years industry experience on Motor vessels
- Upper level USCG Engineers license
- Minimum of 2 years sailing experience
- Knowledge of the maritime industry
- Working familiarization with Power Management systems
- Demonstrated effectiveness in classroom/professional instruction
- High Voltage Safety Training - NFPA70E or equivalent
Additional Information:
Classification/Salary Range: The Third Assistant Engineer is a UUP position. The anticipated salary range for the position is $100,000 to $115,000 annually, with an outstanding benefits package. For more information please see the UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance. Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.
Special Notes: This is a full-time calendar year (12 month) appointment UUP Position. Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.
Budget Title: Ship's Officer
Local Title: Third Assistant Engineer
Line #: Various
SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.
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