Qualified Member of the Engine Department - QMED

Position Summary:

The Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED) holds an MMD with an appropriate QMED or Assistant Engineer’s rating. You will work directly with the Chief Engineer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Start, monitor and maintain all machinery
• Assist Chief Engineer in all aspects
• Handle mooring lines
• Participate in Safety and Security drills and all as required on WQSB
• Enforce crew and passenger safety
• Stand engine watches as required
• Be trained in use of fixed fire suppression systems
• QMED is assigned an IBA
• “Security Officer” training
• Fill and pump fluids as needed.
• Switch from Shore Power to Generator and back
• Assist other departments as requested
• Know procedures and plans for fueling and spill prevention
• Additional job duties assigned

Requirements & Qualifications:

• TSA TWIC
•  First Aid/CPR
•  USCG MMD with QMED rating
•  USCG Assistant Engineer’s License with appropriate horsepower and route ratings desired
•  Additional ratings recommended; Lifeboat, Firefighting, STCW
•  High School or equivalency
•  Two years qualified engine room experience

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