Job Description

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is searching for a First Assistant Engineer for R/V Atlantis (December 2026). Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the 1AE is responsible for proper operation, maintenance, and safety of engine-department machinery and spaces; conduct and performance of engine personnel; and economical use of consumables. Plans and supervises engine-department work; helps schedule maintenance and repairs around the ship's schedule; keeps machinery logs; and reports equipment and personnel conditions. Comprehensive benefits are available.

Vessel type: Oceanographic research vessel (R/V Atlantis)
Schedule: at least 8 hours a day, at times over 12, 7 days a week; 3–5 months at sea continuously
Apply: use the Apply button to go to the employer's own careers page.

Job Description

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is searching for a First Assistant Engineer for R/V Atlantis (December 2026). Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the 1AE is responsible for proper operation, maintenance, and safety of engine-department machinery and spaces; conduct and performance of engine personnel; and economical use of consumables. Plans and supervises engine-department work; helps schedule maintenance and repairs around the ship's schedule; keeps machinery logs; and reports equipment and personnel conditions. Comprehensive benefits are available.

Vessel type: Oceanographic research vessel (R/V Atlantis)
Schedule: at least 8 hours a day, at times over 12, 7 days a week; 3–5 months at sea continuously
Apply: use the Apply button to go to the employer's own careers page.