Licensed Assistant Engineer

Kirby Corporation; Kirby (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Corporation is seeking a Vessel Assistant Engineer to support the Chief Engineer in maintaining propulsion, heating, ventilating, and other mechanical and electrical systems on tugs and barges.

You will ensure safety procedures are followed, maintain logs and inventories, and assist with fuel management and repairs. The role requires strong English reading/writing, USCIS/commercial credentials, and the ability to work under variable conditions at sea.

Qualifications

• MMC with USCG DD 4000 or 3rd Asst Engineer credential is required.
• USCG Medical Certificate required.
• STCW compliant but hold rating III/I OICW.
• Passport preferred.
• Canada Compliant.
• TWIC credential required.
• Tug/barge experience preferred.
• No DWI/DUI in last 3 years.
• No more than 2 moving violations in last 3 years.
• Able to meet CG physical requirements (CG-719K).
• Must read/write English and follow orders.

Responsibilities

• Follow direction of Chief Engineer on maintenance of propulsion and vessel systems.
• Maintain vessel inventories and logs; submit work requests and inspection reports.
• Operate and maintain vessel machinery; monitor and test equipment for safe operation.
• Manage fuels and fluids; coordinate fueling with tug Captain.
• Communicate vessel needs to Engineering Management and Captain as needed.
• Assist on deck and with barge repairs affecting cargo operations; stand watches during towing.

Skills

Safety minded

English literacy

Team communication

Education

MMC with USCG DD 4000 or 3rd Asst Engineer

USCG Medical Certificate

TWIC

Job description

Overview

The Vessel Assistant Engineer's primary function is to follow the Chief Engineer's direction on maintenance repair of propulsion systems, heating and ventilating systems, and other mechanical and electrical equipment on tugboats and barges.

Responsibilities

• Follow direction of Chief Engineer
• Familiarity with KOM documented Company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that work done on machinery is in accordance with safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Maintain vessel inventories.
• Safely operate and maintain vessel machinery as required to carry out the vessel's utilization requirements; monitor equipment and perform inspections, tests, general maintenance and repairs required to ensure proper operating conditions.
• Manage fuel, lube, ballast and other fluids essential operation; fueling and transfers; consult with the tug Captain regarding issues in order to maintain safe and efficient operating conditions.
• Properly and legibly complete, submit and maintain vessel maintenance logs, work requests, requisitions, inspection reports and any other paperwork as required; instruct deck watch standers in the proper conduct of engine room rounds.
• Ensure that the Captain and Engineering Management are kept informed of vessel requirements, conditions, scheduled maintenance or repair items that are beyond his ability to complete, or any items that are deferred for any reason.
• Assist the PIC Tankerman with barge repairs that affect cargo operations; assist on deck as directed by the tug Captain; stand watches during tug operations.

The responsibilities outlined above cannot totally encompass or define all tasks, which may be required of the position holder. The outline of responsibilities given above may, therefore, vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility of the position.

Qualifications

• Valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with USCG Designated Duty Engineer 4000 or Third Assistant Engineer required
• Valid USCG Medical Certificate required
• STCW compliant but must hold rating III/I OICW
• Passport preferred
• Canada Compliant
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required
• Tug and barge experience preferred.
• Must not have a DWI or DUI in the last three years
• Must not have more than 2 moving driving violations in the last 3 years
• Must be able to satisfy all United States Coast Guard physical requirements (CG-719K) and as found in 46 CFR Part 10
• Must be able to satisfy all United States Coast Guard Chemical Drug Testing Programs for Vessel Personnel, as found in 46 CFR Part 10
• Must be able to pass company requirements of 46 CFR Part 197 Subpart C Benzene
• Valid state issued birth certificate required.
• Valid social security card required
• Must be 18 years of age
• Cannot have any criminal charges pending or be on probation
• Must be able to read and write English
• Ability to understand written and verbal orders