What are the responsibilities and job description for the QMED - LMC position at Lake Michigan Carferry?
QMED
QMED – Qualified Member of the Engine Department
- Works under the direction of the watch Engineer.
- Employee will stand a 4-hour watch, twice a day, 7 days per week.
- Be prepared to live and work aboard the vessel the duration of the sailing season, from mid-May to mid-Oct. Room and board provided.
APPLICANTS FOR THE QMED POSITIONS MUST BE QUALIFIED AND POSSES THE FIREMAN/OILER/WATERTENDER ENDORSEMENTS ON THEIR MMC.
QMED - Watertender
- Maintain proper water levels in boilers at all times.
- Adds boiler water chemicals as directed by the 2nd A/E
- Maintains and operates the water softeners to ensure the supply of reserve feed water.
- Maintains and operates boiler related equipment as directed
- Assigned a cleaning station.
QMED - Oiler
- Assists with operating and maintaining all vessel equipment and systems.
- Assists with monitoring plant operation.
- Assists with record-keeping.
- Assigned a cleaning station.
QMED - Fireman
- Manages the fires in the operating boilers.
- Ensures an adequate fuel supply to the boilers.
- Assists the Coal passer on duty with ash removal conveyors.
- Assigned a cleaning station.
Qualifications/Certifications required:
- Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Valid Merchant Mariners Credential issued by the U.S. Coast Guard
- Endorsement as QMED Fireman/Oiler/Watertender on MMC
- Current US Coast Guard Medical Certificate
- Legally eligible to be employed in the United States (Proof of identity and eligibility will be required upon employment.