Chief Engineer

Role Overview

Work on an assigned vessel on a regular equal time schedule, assisting engineering and operations as directed by the Port Engineer. The Chief Engineer will be responsible for scheduling long-term maintenance, performing inspections, and communicating with the Port Engineer on all work being performed.

What You Will Do

Schedule maintenance, perform inspections, communicate with the Port Engineer, and assist with emergency repairs. The Chief Engineer will also work on special projects to improve workflow and engineering processes.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience maintaining tugs and barges, a US Coast Guard license, and knowledge of oil transportation and marine industry. The Chief Engineer will work independently with minimal guidance and must be physically fit to board barges and tugs at sea and in port.

Requirements

• Experience maintaining tugs and barges
• Two (2) years of experience on tugs, tankers, oil barges or equivalent military experience
• US Coast Guard license as DDE Unlimited or higher on a Merchant Mariner’s Document
• Knowledge of oil transportation and marine industry
• Ability to repair marine equipment on site under adverse conditions
• Ability to work with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment
• Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications
• Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no guidance
• Valid State drivers' license
• Valid TWIC or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) options
• Disability Insurance
• Sick pay
• Vacation pay
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year
• Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs