Lead Vessel Engineer (At Sea)

Centerline Logistics; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Centerline Logistics is seeking a skilled maritime maintenance professional to manage planned maintenance for tugs and barges and to coordinate with the Port Engineer on priorities and resources. The role involves inspections, records, and emergency repairs, including Bi-Annual engineering checks and dry-dock planning, while serving as a liaison to CLG management.

The candidate should have 2 years on tugs/tankers/oil barges or equivalent, up to 4+ years in maritime roles, and possess a USCG DDE

Qualifications

• Two (2) years 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.
• Valid State driver’s license.
• Valid TWIC or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• First Aid/CPR training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule long term maintenance of tugs and barges based on communications with Port Engineer.
• Communicate with 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 & 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 Sr. Port Engineer on all work being performed on the vessel and notify Sr. Port Engineer immediately if any issues arise that may affect vessel operations.
• Perform emergency repairs on vessels as required.
• Work with Sr. Port Engineer on special projects to improved workflow and/or engineering processes.
• Perform related duties as assigned by Senior Port Engineer.
• Act as liaison between vessel engineers and CLG management.
• Assist Sr. Port Engineer in evaluating and training of engineers in the fleet.

Skills

Maritime maintenance

USCG license

Microsoft Office

TWIC credential

First Aid/CPR

Team coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Centerline Logistics is seeking a skilled maritime maintenance professional to manage planned maintenance for tugs and barges and to coordinate with the Port Engineer on priorities and resources. The role involves inspections, records, and emergency repairs, including Bi-Annual engineering checks and dry-dock planning, while serving as a liaison to CLG management.

The candidate should have 2 years on tugs/tankers/oil barges or equivalent, up to 4+ years in maritime roles, and possess a USCG DDE