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Chief Engineer - Dredging Operations
$155k-190k (estimate)
Full Time | Heavy Civil Construction
4 Days Ago
Weeks Marine is Hiring a Chief Engineer - Dredging Operations Near Houma, LA
Requisition ID: 172758
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - Dredging
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Marine
Employment Type: Full Time
Position OverviewThe Chief Engineer has the supervisory responsibility for the safe overall operation, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical, electrical, and environmental systems of assigned equipment and personnel.
District OverviewWeeks Marine. is a full-service marine contractor operating across North America. Our experience and expertise cover a wide range of specialty marine construction solutions. We operate in the transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, industrial, and oil, gas, and chemical markets. As part of Kiewit we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides wholistic solutions to the industry that are unmatched. We are an innovative team that works on both Kiewit projects and with other general contractors across all our markets.
LocationThis role will be based out of Covington LA or Houma, LA
This position will work on a 21 DAYS ON / 21 DAYS OFF.
Responsibilities
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - Dredging
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Marine
Employment Type: Full Time
Position OverviewThe Chief Engineer has the supervisory responsibility for the safe overall operation, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical, electrical, and environmental systems of assigned equipment and personnel.
District OverviewWeeks Marine. is a full-service marine contractor operating across North America. Our experience and expertise cover a wide range of specialty marine construction solutions. We operate in the transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, industrial, and oil, gas, and chemical markets. As part of Kiewit we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides wholistic solutions to the industry that are unmatched. We are an innovative team that works on both Kiewit projects and with other general contractors across all our markets.
LocationThis role will be based out of Covington LA or Houma, LA
This position will work on a 21 DAYS ON / 21 DAYS OFF.
Responsibilities
- Ensures vessel and operational compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory agencies of assigned equipment and 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 regards to vessel repairs and maintenance
- Complete Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and or Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
- Keep payroll records of engine room crew and review their performance
- 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, inventories and maintenance history
- Track and order fuel, oil, and water
- Determine maintenance priorities
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Technical Group
- 5 years on a Cutter dredge and/or qualified engine room experience preferred
- Ability to work 84-hour work week
- Ability to live aboard vessel for full rotation
- Willingness and ability to travel as required
- Proficient skills in standard office software packages
- Supervisory experience preferred
- This position requires fluent use of the verbal and written English language and understand hand signals
- Driver’s license
- Merchant Mariner Credential (preferred)
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Heavy Civil Construction
SALARY
$155k-190k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/24/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/21/2024
WEBSITE
weeksmarine.com
HEADQUARTERS
HOUMA, LA
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
FOUNDED
1919
CEO
MIKE PEACOCK
REVENUE
$500M - $1B
INDUSTRY
Heavy Civil Construction
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About Weeks Marine
WEEKS MARINE INC is a maritime company based out of 106 DEROCHE AVE , BOURG, Louisiana, United States.
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