Licensed Marine Engineer – Engine Room Specialist

DeKalb Health; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Moran Towing Corporation in Port Arthur, TX seeks a Licensed Engineer to maintain and operate vessel machinery and spaces. This is a full-time position reporting to the Captain or designee.

The role includes maintaining engine logs, monthly fuel reporting, and supervising procurement of supplies. Required MMC with engine endorsement, TWIC, STCW, and USCG medical certificate; pre-employment drug screen. Maritime experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) with endorsement of Designated Duty Engineer Unlimited or higher.
• Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).
• STCW certification (if required for service).
• USCG 719k Medical certificate.
• Pre-Employment Drug Screening.

Responsibilities

• Familiarizing himself or herself with the current operational status upon joining a boat with the off-going engineer.
• Properly turning over duties to relief.
• Reporting unsafe situations or opportunities for improvement.
• Completing general and planned maintenance schedules.
• Keeping the Captain and shoreside management apprised of all conditions affecting vessel operations.
• Maintaining engine logs, maintenance records, and inventories.
• Monthly fuel and lube oil reporting.
• Supervising procurement and transfer of potable water, ballast water, fuel oil, and lube oil.
• Signing required entries on inspection forms when acting as PIC.
• Monitoring the quality of engineering supplies and maintaining inventories.
• Performing on-deck work including ship docking and tug mooring operations.
• Acting as lookout.
• Other duties as designated by Captain.

Skills

MMC endorsement

TWIC

STCW

USCG medical certificate

Drug screening

Job description

Moran Towing Corporation in Port Arthur, TX seeks a Licensed Engineer to maintain and operate vessel machinery and spaces. This is a full-time position reporting to the Captain or designee.

The role includes maintaining engine logs, monthly fuel reporting, and supervising procurement of supplies. Required MMC with engine endorsement, TWIC, STCW, and USCG medical certificate; pre-employment drug screen. Maritime experience preferred.