Chief Engineer

Centerline Logistics Corporation; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) options

Disability insurance

Sick pay and vacation pay

10 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Centerline Logistics Corporation, based in Seattle, is seeking an experienced maritime maintenance engineer to work on tugs and barges. This role involves scheduling maintenance, performing inspections, and assisting in emergency repairs.

The ideal candidate will have a US Coast Guard license and experience in the maritime industry. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience on tugs, tankers, or equivalent.
• Four years of relevant maritime experience preferred.
• Ability to understand complex instructions and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform maintenance on tugs and barges.
• Communicate priorities with the Sr. Port Engineer.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance performed.

Skills

Experience maintaining tugs and barges

Ability to repair marine equipment

Proficient using Microsoft Suite

Knowledge of marine industry

Education

US Coast Guard license as DDE Unlimited

Valid TWIC or ability to obtain

Valid State driver’s license

Job description

Overview

Work on an assigned vessel on a regular equal time schedule and be available to assist engineering and operations on the scheduled time on and off. Work as directed by the Port Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Schedule long‑term maintenance of tugs and barges based on communications with the Sr. Port Engineer.
• Communicate with the Sr. Port Engineer to establish priorities and availability of personnel, equipment, and resources.
• Keep records of maintenance performed and ensure vessels are properly recording maintenance.
• Perform inspections of vessels as called out for repair and maintenance standards and regulatory compliance. Perform bi‑annual engineering inspections as called out on vessels.
• Assist Port Engineers to compile and prioritize worklists for each vessel for both routine and major maintenance (dry‑dock periods).
• Communicate clearly with the Sr. Port Engineer on all work being performed on the vessel and notify immediately if any issues arise that may affect vessel operations.
• Perform emergency repairs on vessels as required.
• Work with the Sr. Port Engineer on special projects to improve workflow and/or engineering processes.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Senior Port Engineer.
• Act as liaison between vessel engineers and OTB management.
• Assist the Sr. Port Engineer in evaluating and training engineers in the fleet.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining tugs and barges.
• Two (2) year of experience on tugs, tankers, oil barges or equivalent military experience.
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the maritime industry preferred.
• US Coast Guard license as DDE Unlimited or higher on a Merchant Mariner’s Document strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of oil transportation and marine industry preferred.
• Knowledge of tugs and barge maintenance systems and equipment.
• Ability to repair marine equipment on site under adverse conditions.
• Ability to work with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications.
• Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no guidance.
• Ability to get along with office staff and vessel crewmembers.
• Must be physically fit enough to board barges and tugs at sea and in port.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with tank barge operations, ship operations, and terminal/refinery operations.
• Proficient using Microsoft Suite.
• Valid State driver’s license.
• Valid TWIC or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Use of Computer (Word and Excel), Copier and Fax Machine.
• First Aid/CPR training preferred.

Job Condition and Environment

• Capable of making decisions and giving directions to facilitate prompt service delivery.
• Required to work aboard boats and barges using pike poles, heavy lines, winches, mechanical tools for repairs.
• Frequently required to board tugs, barges, and ships at dock or at anchor in all weather conditions and at all hours.

Expected Hours of Work

• Equal time schedules.
• This position is an “At Sea” posting. Vessel and schedule to be determined by Port Engineer.
• Remote communications 24 hours a day, including weekends, concerning vessel maintenance, repair, and operations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) options.
• Disability insurance.
• Sick pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule).
• Health and/or dependent care FSAs available after meeting company requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug‑Free Workplace. Pre‑employment drug testing is required.