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Chief Engineer  (28/14 and 28/28 work schedules are available)

We are currently seeking full-time Chief Engineers to join our team and work on the newest fleet in the industry.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment of the boat and its tow.
• Accountable for all engine room tools and equipment.
• Maintain logs of engine hours, fuel transfers, and other maintenance activities.
• Monitor engine room performance. (EMD, Caterpillar and Cummings Engines)
• Maintaining engine and mechanical logs, including entry of events.
• Participate on dry-dockings, major repairs and overhauls.
• Direct transfer of fuels, lubricants and bilge from fuel flats in accordance with company procedures.
• Conduct repairs to vessel engines, generators, and other vessel systems as required.
• Maintain engine room housekeeping through regular cleaning, painting and maintenance.
• Observe and follow all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
• Follow vessel transfer procedures and all U.S. Coast Guard regulations and requirements.
• Assure safe vessel operations through monitoring and servicing of systems (i.e. engines, steering, electrical, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.)
• Monitor all fire suppression systems for proper maintenance.
• Train crew members in the operation of all firefighting equipment aboard the vessel.
• Assist the captain in conducting fire emergency procedures and fire drills.

Qualifications:

• Able to effectively manage time and prioritize projects in order to meet established deadlines.
• 5 or more years of engine room or related experience preferred.
• Able to work 28/14 or 28/28 schedule pending on needs.
• Good working knowledge of marine mechanical systems.
• Good working knowledge of EMD 645’s, 710’s and/or Caterpillar 3600 series engines.   
• Knowledge of ZF Marine Z Drive units and Cummings Engines is a plus.
• Skills in the area of electrical, diesel, pneumatics and plumbing.
• Valid driver's license.