Chief Engineer

Marquette Transportation Company; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Holiday pay

Company paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Other incentives

Job summary

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC in Paducah, KY seeks an experienced marine engine room engineer to maintain and repair vessel systems, oversee engine room operations, and support safe, compliant towboat service. You will regularly inspect engines (EMD, Caterpillar, Cummins), supervise maintenance, participate in dry-docks, and ensure logs and safety protocols are followed on river routes.

Travel and on-call shifts apply; the role requires a valid driver’s license for relocation between

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EMD 645, EMD 710 or Caterpillar 3600 series main engines preferred.
• 5+ years engine room experience preferred.
• Experience on river towboats with 4500–10000 HP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment aboard the vessel and its tow.
• Oversee and maintain engine room tools and equipment.
• Keep detailed logs of engine hours, fuel transfers, and maintenance activities.
• Monitor engine room performance (EMD, Caterpillar, Cummins).
• Participate in dry-dockings, major repairs and overhauls.
• Supervise transfer of fuels, lubricants, and bilge per procedures.
• Repair vessel engines, generators and other critical systems.
• Maintain engine room cleanliness and safety compliance.
• Follow vessel transfer procedures and US Coast Guard regulations.

Skills

EMD 645

EMD 710

Caterpillar 3600

River towboats

Marine mechanical systems

John Deere 6081/6090

CAT 3306

Cummins generators

ZF Marine Z Drive

Driver's license

Job description

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC, 150 Ballard Circle, Paducah, Kentucky, United States of America

Job Description

About Marquette:

Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky, Marquette is a leading provider of inland marine transportation services. Our River division operates a fleet of 60+ linehaul towboats, with horsepower ranging from 5,000 to 10,000, navigating the Mississippi, Ohio, Illinois, and Tennessee Rivers. With more than 1,800 vessel and shore-based employees, Marquette is the largest independent towing service provider on the inland waterways.

• Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment aboard the vessel and its tow.
• Oversee and maintain all engine room tools and equipment.
• Keep detailed logs of engine hours, fuel transfers, and maintenance activities.
• Monitor engine room performance, including EMD, Caterpillar, and/or Cummins engines.
• Participate in dry-dockings, major repairs, and overhauls.
• Supervise the transfer of fuels, lubricants, and bilge from fuel flats in compliance with company procedures.
• Perform repairs on vessel engines, generators, and other critical systems as needed.
• Maintain engine room cleanliness through regular cleaning, painting, and upkeep.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Follow vessel transfer procedures and comply with all U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
• Ensure safe vessel operations by monitoring and servicing key systems, including engines, steering, electrical, plumbing, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Inspect and maintain all fire suppression systems.
• Train crew members in the proper use of onboard firefighting equipment.
• Assist the captain in executing fire emergency procedures and conducting fire drills.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of EMD 645, EMD 710, or Caterpillar 3600 series main engines is preferred.
• Experience working on river towboats with horsepower ranging from 4500 to 10,000 is preferred.
• At least 5 years of engine room experience is preferred.
• Available to work 28/14 or 28/28 schedule.
• Proficient in marine mechanical systems such as electrical, pneumatics, plumbing, diesel, hydraulics, etc.
• Experience with John Deere 6081/6090, CAT 3306, or Cummins generators is preferred.
• Ability to replace power packs on EMD engines preferred.
• Experience with ZF Marine Z Drive units and Cummins QSK60 main engines is a plus.
• A valid driver's license is required for rental car use during engineer crew changes.

• competitive pay
• health, vision, and dental insurance
• holiday pay
• company paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• other incentives

Marquette is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC, 150 Ballard Circle, Paducah, Kentucky, United States of America