<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>This employee will work within SCDNR's Vessel Operations Section at the Marine Resources Division (MRD).</p> <p>Job Duties Include:</p> <ul> <li>Operating main engines, generators, various pumps and motors, A/C units and hydraulic systems while underway. </li><li>Performing preventative maintenance on main diesel and generator engines, generator, hydraulics, electronics, deck gear, rigging and all State-issued equipment. </li><li>Operating cranes, winches and all heavy deck gear. </li><li>Instructing scientific party in the safe operation of winches. </li><li>Requisitioning and maintaining proper spare parts and filter inventory for engineering department on board. </li></ul> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <p>A high school diploma and two (2) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training or experience that would enable the incumbent to satisfactorily perform the job duties.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Sea-going experience and a good command of commercial fishing and scientific collecting gear. A good, working knowledge of diesel engine operation and shipboard operations, as well as electric generators, hydraulic systems, electric motors and pumps.</p>