Oiler
Duties and Responsibilities
The Oiler is responsible for assisting the Engineering staff as directed in maintaining, repairing and operating the following vessel engineering systems and processes both at sea and in port:
Diesel propulsion
Electric generating systems
Deck hydraulic and pneumatic systems,
Fuel and lubrication systems.
Refrigeration plant
Sewage treatment plant
Water making/desalinization system
Vacuum sanitation system
Heating and ventilation systems
Steering gear & bow thruster systems
Assist Engineering Staff to operate the ships systems in accordance with USCG, ASC and OSHA rules and regulations
Take accurate readings of all vital ships systems; temperatures, pressures and levels
Ensure accurate log book entries of readings taken
Provide for all cleaning and routine painting of vessel structure as directed
Skill and Experience Required
Must have a QMED (Qualified Member of the Engineering Department) endorsement from the USCG
Ability to work with a wide variety of pneumatic, hydraulic, electric and mechanical tools safely and efficiently
Welding and metal fabrication skills
Crane & forklift driver's certificates
Knowledge and understanding of basic ships systems
Ability to learn operational routines as instructed by the Engineering staff
Fluent in conversational and written English
Working knowledge of metric system
Understanding of technical operations and terms
Ability to work safely in a very dangerous environment
Ability to follow routines as outlined in daily, weekly and monthly Oiler duties
Ability to conceive, construct and install welded structures as directed by the engineering staff
Measurements of Performance
Thoroughness and excellence of work
Quality of work performed
Timeliness and physical/mental readiness to work
Effectiveness in taking direction and following orders regarding maintenance of pumps, motors and similar engineering systems
Professional attitude
Interest in and aptitude for increasing both theoretical and practical knowledge of ships systems
Physical Ability
Must demonstrate physical capacity for sustained rigorous hard labor, 12 hours a day seven days a week for two months at a time over a period of at least two years during the maintenance periods under supervision of the Chief Engineer in port when the vessel is not fishing
At sea must demonstrate professional competence while watch standing for a 12 hour day seven days a week for at least two months at a time
In port and at sea must be willing and able, if required, to provide 24 hours of continuous labor in order to assist the Engineering staff in the event of a major marine casualty to the vessel or engineering plant as determined by the Chief Engineer
Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug tests
Must be capable of boarding and exiting a vessel without physical assistance by climbing up and down a gangplank or using a Jacob's ladder
Must climb or descend one or more set of steep stairs, or vertical ladders inside and outside the vessel in all weather conditions as extreme as 30 degrees below zero
Ability to lift heavy items repeatedly
Work Schedule
12 hours or more per day for the duration of the trip, including loading and unloading
Ability to work at sea for extended periods of time
Able to work during the shipyard maintenance period as needed
Pay
Estimated earnings of $4,000 - $5,600 per trip before taxes DOE (average is two trips per month)
Crew share–based pay means compensation is tied to the vessel's catch rather than a fixed hourly or daily wage. Pay varies by trip and reflects overall catch size and performance. Each fishing trip typically lasts 14–21 days, though trip length may vary depending on fishing conditions.
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