Entry-Level Engineering - Wiper/Conveyorman

A Wiper or Conveyorman may either be an experienced or entry level unlicensed position working primarily in the shipboard Engineering Department. Primary responsibilities may include maintaining and operating the vessel cargo handling system as a Conveyorman, or assisting the shipboard Engineering Department with daily maintenance and operations of engineering spaces and systems as a Wiper. Additional responsibilities are listed below based on the type of role filling.

A wiper may be required to work in any shipboard department, including Deck, Engine, or Galley based on the needs or the vessel.

Primary Responsibilities: 

Conveyorman:

• Responsible to the First Assistant Engineer for maintaining the cargo handling system as well as overseeing the cargo handling system during cargo operations
• Familiarity with the company Safety Management System (SMS)
• Report to the First Mate for cargo issues other than equipment
• Monitoring and tracking of all cargo handling equipment, including reporting equipment, spare part, and consumable cargo handling equipment needs to the First Assistant Engineer
• Responding in accordance with the duties listed on the Station Bill
• Employee must understand commands, both written and verbal, in English

Wiper: 

• Assists the Engine Department in the maintenance and operation of the main propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery
• Responsible for general sanitation/cleaning of all engineering spaces, including bilges
• The wiper will also assist in maintenance of the cargo handling system including:
  1. Greasing
  2. Stenciling 
  3. Checking nuts and bolts
  4. Cleaning (coolers, speed reducers, air filters, take-up hydraulic units, etc.)
  5. Inspecting wear plates, scrapers, pulleys 
  6. Other duties as organized by the conveyorman
• Able to work as a “day worker,” living and working seven days a week in a shipboard environment with potentially irregular and prolonged hours. These duties are performed in all weather conditions
• Respond in accordance with the duties listed on the Station Bill.
• Employee must understand commands, both written and verbal, in English

Credential, License / Endorsement, and Certificate Requirements:

• Valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with endorsement as a 'Wiper'
• Valid U.S. Coast Guard Medical Certificate
• Valid U.S. DOT Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Ability to pass a preemployment drug screen and participate in a random testing program