Assistant Engineer — Fishing Vessel

Job overview

The Assistant Engineer — Fishing Vessel role is onsite aboard vessels operating in the Bering Sea, with the listing based in Unalaska, AK. Compensation is not specified as a numeric amount; pay is the higher of a crew-share percentage or a guaranteed daily rate set by the hiring manager. Bristol Wave Seafoods operates fishing vessels and seafood-processing crews. Working with the Chief Engineer, the assistant helps maintain onboard machinery and systems, supports refueling and fuel transfers, completes repairs, and records maintenance. The work helps keep vessel equipment operating safely and effectively during extended fishing trips.

What you'll do

• Assist with maintenance of onboard machinery and systems
• assist in refueling and fuel-transfer operations
• complete repairs in a timely manner
• log repairs and maintenance
• track orders for parts and supplies
• help prevent equipment failure through proper maintenance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant engineer

fishing vessel

bering sea

marine machinery

vessel maintenance

fuel transfer

unalaska ak

bristol wave seafoods

crew share or daily rate

extended fishing trips

travel arranged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Vessel officers may enroll in medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, and a Health Savings Account after the stated waiting period
• company subsidizes 75% of coverage for employees and dependents.

Why this role

Fishing trips average 4–5 weeks and may range from 10–12 days to 60 or more days; company arranges and pays officer travel.

About the employer

Bristol Wave Seafoods is hiring for this role. Industry: Finfish Fishing. Sector: 11.