Marine Oiler

divh2Marine Oiler (Ferry Operations)/h2pUnder direct supervision, assists the marine engineer in the operation, maintenance and repair of motor ferry operation, auxiliary, and related equipment at the Staten Island Ferry; performs related work./ppEXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS:/pulliMaintains appropriate levels of oil, lubricant in all main engines, ship service diesel generator, main propulsion equipment, shaft bearings, reduction gears, and pumps as needed to properly safeguard vessel equipment./liliMaintains and cleans lube oil stores./liliOperates and cleans oil filtration and centrifuge equipment./liliGreases/lubricates bearings, pumps and couplings./liliAdjusts steam burning boiler drafts and maintains proper combustion, pressure and water levels in boilers./liliReads gauges and other indicators such as fuel oil pressure and temperature, steam pressure on heating boilers, etc./liliFills out orders and logs./liliAssists the marine engineer in the operation, maintenance and repair of motor ferry operation, auxiliary and related equipment, and makes manual repairs on boilers and boiler auxiliaries under supervision of the marine engineer./liliCleans, scrapes and/or paints compartments, bulkheads, auxiliary machinery, boiler room plates and bilges, and boilers as needed./liliWipes, cleans and polishes equipment./liliIn ferry terminals, operates heating boilers; cleans and adjusts burners; maintains boiler feed pumps; secures and cleans strainers; and maintains proper temperature and pressure in fuel oil system./liliInspects below deck emergency and rescue equipment./liliPerforms required duties at fire drills in accordance with United State Coast Guard and department regulations./liliTakes required actions in the event of an actual fire, rescue or other emergency./liliPumps sludge tank to drums on deck and supervises their removal./liliMakes periodic inspections of all auxiliary machinery in engineering spaces./liliExamines hull for water leakage and bulkheads for water seepage and looks for structural damage in all below deck compartments./liliReports routine findings to supervisor after making inspection./liliReports any unusual situations to supervisor for immediate corrective action with a complete description of the problem./liliUses bilge pumps to remove normal daily accumulated seepage from compartments./liliExamines shaft bearings, stern glands and bilges./liliAssists marine engineer tightening and renewing stern tube packing in shafts./liliPerforms maintenance on items not in use (standby equipment)./liliDisconnects shore power cable./liliFills and maintains level in potable water tanks./liliFlushes line shaft bearings./liliTransfers oil from fuel barge to vessels./liliPerforms assigned fueling duties under the direction of the marine engineer./li/ulpMEDICAL/DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Medical guidelines established by the U.S. Coast Guard apply to the position of Marine Oiler. Candidates will therefore be required to undergo a medical examination prior to appointment and thereafter, pursuant to Coast Guard regulations. Candidates must also pass a drug screening to be appointed. Marine Oilers are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during their employment./ppMMC REQUIREMENT: Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with endorsement and medical certificate must be maintained for the duration of employment./ppTWIC REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment, candidates must possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). A valid TWIC must be maintained for the duration of employment./ppHOURS AND SHIFT: 32 hours/variable, including nights/weekends/ppWORK LOCATION: 1 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301/ppMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:/pp1. Possession of a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) with endorsement as a Designated Duty Engineer (DDE) of motor vessels of any horsepower or Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) with the following ratings: any rating, Junior Engineer, Oiler, or Fireman/Watertender; or/pp2. Possession of a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) with endorsement for Third Assistant Engineer or higher of motor vessels of any horsepower./pp55a Program: This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program./ppPUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Educations website at ./ppRESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: There is no NYC Residency requirement for this position./ppADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy./p/div