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Ferry Chief Engineer - NEW HIGHER SALARY!

NC Department of Transportation
Ocracoke, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2025


    

How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/5n6e62b6 by May 21.
 
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NEW HIGHER PAY: $41,655 - $72,897
 
The Challenge
We are looking for an experienced Ferry Chief Engineer to join our Ocracoke Ferry operations team with a passion for supervising and coordinating vessel teams operating and maintaining propulsion and other engines, generators, deck, machinery, electrical, refrigeration and sanitation equipment on ferry vessels
 
In this role, you will lead the teams operating our engineering systems in accordance with rules and regulations established by the U.S. Coast Guard, North Carolina Department of Transportation and policies and procedures of the Ferry Division. You will ensure that we adhere to all safety and Homeland Security rules and regulations.
 
What You Bring
    • Knowledge of operations, maintenance and repairs of marine diesel and gas engines, pumps, generators and auxiliary equipment.
    • Knowledge of State, Federal, and US Coast Guard laws and regulations regarding occupational hazards and safety precautions for engine room work aboard vessels.
    • Demonstrated ability supervising personnel in all areas of engine room operations.
    • Demonstrated ability to overhaul and maintain complex engineering equipment up to including large internal combustion diesel engines.
    • Skills repairing and performing required periodic maintenance of vessel equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, Coast Guard regulations, and Ferry Division Policy.
 
Education and Experience
    • Valid US Coast Guard license as Chief Engineer or Designated Duty Engineer with appropriate horsepower for the vessel operated.
    • Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration.
 
Notes
    • Work schedule is 7 days on/7 days off.
    • A copy of your TWIC and Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsed as a Chief Engineer or higher, or Limited Assistant Engineer or Endorsement stating "CHIEF ENGINEER OF MOTOR PROPELLED VESSEL OF LESS THAN 4,000 HP RESTRICTED TO NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANPORTATION PASSENGER FERRIES” MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF THE INTERVIEW PROCESS." must be presented during your interview.
 
To learn more and get your TWIC go to: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/twic
 
To learn more and get your MMC go to: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/NMC/pdfs/helpful_links/how_to_obtain_mmc.pdf
  
Questions?
Call me: René Basnight at 252-423-5125
 
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