Marine Engineer of Fire Boats – Fire Department (H110)

Job Description Under general supervision, maintains the fireboat’s mechanical and electrical systems in condition of general readiness; takes charge of the vessel’s engine room while enroute and during emergency situations; maintains up-to-date logs and other records in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations; ensures that personnel aboard the fire boat adhere to safety standards; and performs other duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES An H110 Marine Engineer of Fireboats is distinguished from H120 Pilot of Fireboats in that the H110 is responsible for mechanical and electrical systems and the engine room of the fire boat, and the H120 is responsible for piloting and navigating the fire boat.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervises the engine room crew.

Major, Important, and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Maintains the fire boat’s mechanical and electrical equipment in condition of general readiness during an assigned shift.
• Provides working supervision over engine room crew while docked, on standby, enroute, and during emergency conditions.
• Plans and supervises the work of subordinate engine room personnel; assists with maintenance of the fire boat; overhauls and repairs the main engines, auxiliaries, pumps, electric motors, and related equipment; maintains engineering spaces in clean and orderly condition.
• Performs intermediate to advanced level metal fabrication, welding and machine work repairs and improvements related to steel and aluminum vessels and vessel components including other materials such as stainless-steel, cast iron, cast aluminum, bronze etc…
• Assumes lead role in all aspects of drydocking Fire Department vessels. These duties include conceptualizing vessel specific improvement and repair projects as well as planning, designing, execution and oversight of all shipyard projects in conjunction with all levels of shipyard personnel. Additionally, responsible for ensuring a high level of work quality and craftsmanship of multiple projects being completed simultaneously with an emphasis on job site cleanliness and vessel pride.
• Inspects and maintains the fire boat equipment in operational order.
• Participates in fire suppression duties as necessary and practicable.
• Takes effective damage control measures to save personnel and equipment on board in case of casualty or emergency caused by collision, grounding, foundering, explosion, or fire.
• Participates in cleaning, scaling and painting duties; performs minor repairs and alterations to topside areas, holds, firefighting and deck equipment.
• Maintains up-to-date engine room log books and other records in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Stands regular watches at the fire station and performs general station maintenance duties while docked.
• Completes all necessary reports, correspondence, and documentation as required in performance of duties [e.g., journal entries, maintenance logs, etc.].
• Ensures all personnel aboard the fire boat adhere to safety standards.
• Instructs crew members in proper fire boat maintenance and operations procedures, and in routine and emergency duties.
• Conducts authorized and scheduled citizen fire boat tours.