Open Positions for Employment 

Full Time Position:  Vessel Engineer

42’ Research Vessel – New Construction (scheduled delivery: 20 Oct 2019 - 1 Nov 2019)

A vessel engineer is required as assistant to the captain of a 42-foot aluminum working vessel to support the U.S. Navy’s unmanned underwater systems programs located in San Diego, California.  This includes the launch and recovery of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV), underwater gliders, various surface and underwater sensors, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) operations, unmanned surface vehicles (USV), the deployment and recovery of underwater training mines, and surface-supplied and SCUBA diving operations.  Operations may include multiple days/nights at sea along the Southern California coast.

 

Requirements:

-        A minimum of 5 years of experience in open ocean and near coastal vessel operations.

-        Experience with marine diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

-        Technologically and Mechanically adept with the ability to quickly learn and utilize advanced computer instrumentation. 

-        Eligible for a SECRET U.S. Government security clearance.

Vessel Specifications:

Hull Size -                 Length: 42’ / Beam 16’

 Hull Type –              Planing Catamaran

Superstructure – Full width cabin w/fly bridge

Navigation -            Garmin 7612 xsv

                                    600W SS transducer

                                    NMEA 2000 networking system

                                    GMR 18HD+4kW radar

                                    Garmin VHF 210 radio

Electrical –              24V DC main system

30A Shore Power charging system

Northern Lights 9kW diesel generator

 Hydraulics -             Vickers V20 hydraulic pump / 12VDC electric clutch

Power –                    Twin Volvo D11 510hp diesel inboards

Propulsion -            Twin Volvo IPS 650 propulsors

Deck Equip. -          A-frame (2000lb SWL)

                                    Morgan Marine model 200.3 crane

A full spec sheet is available upon request.

Position start date:  Mid October 2019

Interested parties please contact Orca Maritime at employment@orcamaritime.com.