1st Assistant Chief Engineer

Job Description

The 1st Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for the supervision of overall safety, operation, maintenance, and repair of all engines, mechanical, and electrical systems including active participation in repair and maintenance activities.

Essential Job Functions

· Inventory, requisition, and procure spare parts, fuel, lubrication oils, and other materials that are required for efficient and safe operations of the engine room

· Communicate with the Port Engineer concerning vessel repairs and maintenance

· Complete Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and/or Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

· Delegate engine room personnel to perform maintenance tasks and repairs to pumps, motors, diesel engines, and other equipment on the dredge and attendant plant

· Supervise repairs to ensure that they are performed to specified standards

· Keep accurate records in order to create engine room logs and inventories

· Track fuel, oil, and water consumption

· EPA – Keep detailed log/record

· Define and schedule maintenance priorities

· Abide by company and worksite safety policies to achieve a “Safety First” workplace

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises engine room personnel during a 12‐hour shift. 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.

Requirements

· 5 years as an Engineer or equivalent experience

· Ability to work 84‐hour work week

· Ability to live aboard vessel for full rotation

· Ability to understand hand signals and verbal commands in English

· Applicant must have computer and electrical knowledge

Required Certifications or Licenses

· TWIC ‐ Transportation Worker Identification Credential

Physical Requirements

Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb stairs & ladders Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies, and parts up to 50 lbs., unassisted

Additional Duties

Additional duties, activities, functions and responsibilities of the position may be required as necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mike Hooks, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination, hostility, harassment, and retaliation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 84 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Experience:

• Electrical knowledge: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26