Licensed Engineers

McAllister Towing; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McAllister Towing is seeking a Licensed Engineer for their Virginia operations. The role requires an experienced skilled crewmember responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the vessel's machinery as well as compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Merchant Mariner’s Credential, Engineering License, and pass a drug test. Physical capabilities are also necessary, including lifting and operating machinery. The position is a full-time commitment located in Norfolk, Virginia.

Qualifications

• Experienced skilled crewmember on the vessel's Engineering Department.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Must maintain compliance with safety and environmental management systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of the vessel's machinery plant.
• Repair all machinery and equipment onboard within capacity.
• Supervise procurement and transfer of potable and ballast water.

Skills

Valid Merchant Mariner’s Credential

Valid TWIC Card

Valid Engineering License

Ability to pass pre-employment drug test

Ability to pass pre-employment physical

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Port of Hampton Roads, Va. is one of the largest ports on the East Coast, offering one of the principal coal exporting facilities in the world. A hub for international trade, over 75 international shipping lines call at Norfolk and the surrounding ports of Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Newport News, Yorktown, and other outlying terminals. McAllister Towing of Virgina has been in the port of Hampton Roads for roughly 50 years, serving Yorktown, Piney Point, Hampton Roads, Norfolk, and the Chesapeake area with unsurpassed towing and general harbor assist work.

Captain Elliott Westall joined the McAllister family in 1997 after a distinguished 20-year career in the US Navy where he served primarily as Tug Captain and Harbor Pilot. Captain Westall was named Vice President and General Manager of McAllister of Virginia in 2007.Captain Westall and the entire team in Virginia continues to work earnestly and safely to promote McAllister's reputation as the leader of unsurpassed service in marine transportation.

McAllister Towing of Virginia is seeking Licensed Engineers to join our team. Duties and responsibilities are outlined below.

Licensed Engineer

We are looking for a Licensed Engineer for McAllister of Virginia.

The Licensed Engineer is an experienced skilled crewmember on board the vessel’s Engineering Department. The Licensed Engineer is directly responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment on the boat. The Licensed Engineer is responsible and accountable to the Port Engineer. The Licensed Engineermustkeep Captain apprised of issue(s) or his or her relief.

Responsible for the good condition and efficiency working of the entire machinery plant of the vessel including main engines, propulsion, and auxiliary machinery, all electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic machinery, steering machinery, and all associated components, deck machinery and any and all other valves, pipes, watertight integrity of the vessel.

The Licensed Engineer must maintain compliance with the quality, safety, and environmental management system as detailed in the McAllister Operations Manual. Supervisesthe procurement, loading, use and transfer and discharge of all potable water, ballast water, fuel oil, lube oil, ascertaining that said products are of proper quality and quantity when received on board and making the proper entries in the log and on the Fuel Transfer Certificate. Repairs all machinery and equipment onboard the vessel within his capacity and completes the daily engine log each day.

Required Skills

• Valid Merchant Mariner’s Credential.
• Valid TWICCard
• Valid Engineering License
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass pre-employment physical.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Physical Requirements

• Adequate vision (i.e., absent any color blindness or impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription lenses).
• Adequate hearing. Capable of walking and standing on wet surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Able to handle heavy lines and operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to climb a 12-foot ladder without assistance.
• Ability to hoist oneself up and over a 12-inch wide, 6-foot-high barrier.
• Sufficient strength to:
  • Lift 100 lbs. from deck to waist level.
  • Lift 50 lbs. from deck to shoulder level.
  • Lift 35 lbs. from deck to overhead; and
  • Pull (drag) 120 lbs. at least 20 feet

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of McAllister Towing not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.