Dredging Chief Engineer - Covington, United States - Weeks Marine

Description

About Us:
Established in 1919, Weeks Marine, Inc.

is one of the largest marine, dredging and tunneling contractors in North America and has successfully completed projects throughout North and South America, from inland waterways to offshore sites in the Pacific and the Atlantic.

Weeks Marine has three key divisions - Construction, Dredging and Marine Services - which are bolstered by three major subsidiaries, Healy Tibbitts Builders, Inc., McNally International, Inc.

and North American Aggregates.

Weeks Marine's vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety.

Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.

Job Description:

A Chief Engineer has the supervisory responsibility for the oversight of the engine crew, safe overall operation, maintenance, and repair of all engines, electrical systems, and environmental systems.

Essential Job Functions:

• Directly supervises engine room personnel
• Requisition spare parts, fuel, lubrication oils, and other material needed for the efficient and safe operation of the engine room
• Communicates with Port Engineer in regard to vessel repairs and maintenance and daily engine room operation
• Implement vessel maintenance management program (HELM)
• Assign engine room personnel to perform regular maintenance and repairs to pumps, motors, diesel engines, and other equipment on the dredge and attending plant
• Supervise repairs to ensure that they are performed in accordance with specifications and standards
• Keep accurate records in order to create engine room logs and inventories
• Track and order fuel, oil, and water
• Determine maintenance priorities

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, directing work and appraising performance, disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years as an Assistant Chief Engineer on a Cutter dredge or equivalent experience in a ship or marine power plant
• Ability to work 84-hour work week
• Ability to aboard a vessel for full rotation
• Must be able to understand safety commands both verbal and written in English

Certification/Licenses:

• Associate degree (preferred)
• Ability to obtain TWIC within 90 days of employment
• Merchant Mariner Credential (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels
• Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders
• Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts up to 50 lbs. unassisted

Competitive Compensation and Benefits package offered:

• Medical + Vision and Dental
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)/Roth
• Sick Time- 5 days per year

Additional Duties:

This Job Description does not cover all the required duties, activities, functions, and responsibilities of the position, any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of Weeks Marine, Inc., and its subsidiaries, with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Weeks Marine, Inc. and all its subsidiaries and affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibit unlawful discrimination, hostility, harassment, and retaliation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

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