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A dredging maintenance and reliability engineer is responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of dredging equipment by focusing on both planned maintenance and improving asset reliability. This role combines the hands-on aspects of maintenance with the analytical and strategic responsibilities of a reliability engineer. We are looking for someone that can help us help us build on and improve our maintenance program in addition to day-to-day management. Candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including but not limited to maintenance management of maritime vessels or at heavy industrial facilities, are welcome to apply.

• Primary responsibility:Optimize the performance and lifespan of dredging equipment and machinery, minimize downtime, and reduce maintenance costs through strategic reliability programs and effective maintenance practices.
• Work environment:A combination of office-based tasks (data analysis, planning, reporting) and fieldwork on dredging vessels and project sites (inspections, troubleshooting, overseeing maintenance activities).
• Key Responsibilities

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance:

• Develop and implement proactive maintenance programs, utilizing techniques like vibration monitoring, thermal imaging, and lubrication analysis.

Critical Equipment Management:

• Establish critical equipment lists, develop PM plans, and manage spare parts inventory, often within a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) that you will help select and implement.
• Lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify the underlying causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze data from maintenance logs, operations data, and other sources to identify trends, predict potential failures, and optimize maintenance strategies.

Safety Compliance:

• Collaborate with safety departments to ensure compliance with safety protocols and participate in Activity Hazard Analysis (AHAs).

Budget Management:

• Manage maintenance budgets, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve uptime.

Project Management:

• Oversee capital and maintenance projects, including scope development, planning, budgeting, and field construction management.

Technical Support:

• Provide technical expertise and support to maintenance teams, troubleshoot complex issues, and manage maintenance contracts.
• Work closely with other departments, including operations, engineering, and purchasing, to integrate reliability principles into all aspects of the organization.

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III. Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or Naval Architecture is typically required, along with experience in maintenance or reliability within marine or heavy equipment industries. Candidates with extensive experience in lieu of education will be considered.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems is essential, as is knowledge of reliability engineering principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in CMMS software is necessary, as is the ability to read technical documents.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills are required, along with a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
• Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in maintenance or reliability engineering, preferably in a maritime, manufacturing or process-related industry.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in reliability analysis tools and techniques (e.g., FMEA, RCA, RCM), predictive maintenance technologies, and CMMS.

Problem-Solving:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues.

Communication:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical personnel.

Teamwork:

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with other departments.

We offer a competitive salary package, commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are a motivated and experienced Maintenance and Reliability Engineer in the dredging industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

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While performing the duties of this job, the employee isconstantlyrequired to, stand/or sit, squat, turn/twist, reach, use hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee isoccasionallyrequired to hear, walk including daily on concrete surface, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk, and smell.The employee mustfrequentlylift, carry, push or pull up to20pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The job is physically demanding at times and requires manual dexterity, eyesight, mobility and requires a high level of concentration.

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

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

We work hard to ensure that employees are compensated at or above industry standards.
Give us a call to discuss current rates.

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Medical insurance available after 60 days of employment. After 1 year, the employee's medical is covered by the company.

Health & Dental available after 90 days of employment.

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After 1 year of service, all employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) program with matching based on years of service.

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