3rd Assistant Engineer - Marine

Marathon Oil
Houston
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Collaboration","Methodical problem-solving","Taking ownership","Following instructions"]

Maintain and operate the engineering plant aboard ConocoPhillips’ Polar Tankers fleet under the Chief Engineer and 1st Assistant Engineer. You’ll perform routine maintenance on diesel-powered generators, electric motors, air compressors, purifiers, and lube oil systems, plus handle electrical work, insulation resistance testing, and monthly lube oil sampling. The role is safety-sensitive, requires participation in drills and emergencies, and includes independent work, rounds, and engine control room monitoring.

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Marathon Oil
Marathon Oil
2 months ago

3rd Assistant Engineer - Marine

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Job Summary

Maintain and operate the engineering plant aboard ConocoPhillips’ Polar Tankers fleet under the Chief Engineer and 1st Assistant Engineer. You’ll perform routine maintenance on diesel-powered generators, electric motors, air compressors, purifiers, and lube oil systems, plus handle electrical work, insulation resistance testing, and monthly lube oil sampling. The role is safety-sensitive, requires participation in drills and emergencies, and includes independent work, rounds, and engine control room monitoring.
Location: Houston
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Work under the direction of the Chief Engineer and 1st Assistant Engineer to maintain and operate the ship’s engineering plant safely and efficiently.
  • •Perform routine maintenance on diesel-powered generators, electric motors, air compressors, L.O. purifiers, and main/stern tube lube oil systems.
  • •Complete all electrical work aboard the ship.
  • •Test and record insulation resistance using megger testing, and collect monthly lube oil samples from machinery.
  • •Participate in drills and emergencies, assist with enforcement of rules/procedures/regulations/pollution prevention, and provide on-call emergency support.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeaveParental LeaveRetirement Savings

Key Requirements

  • •Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than the current employer.
  • •Currently hold, or have the ability to obtain, a U.S. Passport.
  • •Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).
  • •Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with required endorsements including Officer in Charge Of An Engineering Watch (OICEW), Able Seafarer – Engine, and Third Assistant Engineer – Motor.
  • •Be willing and able to perform required physical and safety-related duties, including working away from home for periods exceeding two months.
Experience:MarineOil & gasTankerMaritime transportation
Education:Bachelor's in Marine Engineering
Skills:CommunicationCollaborationMethodical problem-solvingTaking ownershipFollowing instructions
Certifications:TWICMerchant Mariner Credential (MMC)Officer In Charge Of An Engineering Watch (OICEW)Able Seafarer – EngineRating Forming Part Of An Engineering Watch (RFPEW)Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSC)Medical First-Aid ProviderAdvanced Fire FightingBasic TrainingVessel Personnel With Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)Security AwarenessThird Assistant Engineer – MotorQMED (Any Rating)Lifeboatman
Tech Stack:Diesel generatorsElectric motorsAir compressorsPurifiersLube oil systemsStern tube lube oil systemsMegger testingInsulation resistance testingEngine control room

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Marathon Oil
An independent oil and gas exploration and production company focused on developing, producing, and marketing crude oil and natural gas. Operates assets in the United States and internationally, with a portfolio centered on upstream energy operations.
Industry: Oil & Gas
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Houston, United States
Founded: 1887
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