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1st Assistant Engineer

Date Posted: Jun 23, 2026
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    Location Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Sep 21, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

Grand River Navigation Company is seeking a 1st Assistant Engineer to join their team operating on the Great Lakes. The role involves manning engineering watches and maintaining various equipment aboard US flagged self-unloading vessels while fostering a safe and efficient work environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Safely man an Engineering Watch
  • Complete tasks assigned by the Preventative Maintenance System
  • Maintain Engine and Deck Equipment such as Air Compressors, Winches, Sewage Units, Ballast Pumps, Potable Water Pumps, and OWS
  • Perform other duties assigned by the Vessel's Chief Engineer

Required skills

  • TWIC Card - Transportation Worker Identification Credential
  • United States Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) issued by the US Coast Guard (USCG)
  • MMC Endorsement as 1st Assistant Engineer of Motor Propelled Vessels Unlimited Horse Power
  • Unexpired US Passport or Enhanced Driver's License
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Experience working as a team player
  • Alignment with company values of customer experience, health/safety/environment focus, integrity, and teamwork

What the company offers

  • Highly competitive wages and benefits
  • Best leave system in the industry
  • Paid travel to and from the vessel
  • Excellent Health and Retirement Benefits
  • Upgrade bonus
  • Paid training through MITAGS
  • Family-oriented environment

Skills Required

Company Overview

Grand River Navigation Company
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
9 Current Jobs Openings

Grand River Navigation Company is the U.S. operating subsidiary of Rand Logistics Corporation. Together with Lower Lakes Towing Ltd., they are one of the largest marine transportation service providers on the Great Lakes, operating a fleet of bulk fr... Read More

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