Marine Mechanic: Propulsion & Vessel Systems Specialist

ACBL Branding; Channelview, Houston (TX, TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Program

Vehicle assignment

Job summary

American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is hiring a Marine Mechanic in Channelview, TX. The role focuses on maintenance of towboat fleet, troubleshooting propulsion systems, engines and auxiliary machinery to keep vessels operating safely and efficiently.

You will follow safety and environmental policies, document routine maintenance, and assist with repairs and parts inventory while staying compliant with USCG regulations and ACBL SMS requirements.

Qualifications

• Must meet ACBL physical examination requirements.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess and maintain an active TWIC.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• 5+ years mechanical maintenance experience and repairs of associated equipment.
• Must live within reasonable driving distance of assigned location.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in accordance with ACBL safety & environmental policies.
• Abide by all ACBL policies, USCG and environmental regulations.
• Abide by ACBL’s Safety Management System for Vessel Engineering, Maintenance and Repair Manual for Engineered and Non-Engineered Vessels.
• Maintain all equipment on fleet vessels in proper working order.
• Make repairs to engines, generators, auxiliary machinery, and other systems on the fleet vessels as needed.
• Be able to use an electric multi-meter safely to troubleshoot and make repairs.
• Track, document, and perform necessary routine maintenance on the fleet vessels.
• Maintain all necessary documentation and other required paperwork (both written & computer) associated with the repairs and maintenance of the fleet vessels.
• Maintain an inventory of spare parts and materials that are critical for the repairs of fleet vessels and re-order parts as needed.
• Assist outside vendors as needed to make repairs on the fleet vessels.
• Assist when needed to make repairs to mainline vessels.
• Help maintain a pool of support vessels and deliver them to and from mainline vessels as needed.
• Keep PIC/MMC credentials current and assist as needed with fuel and oil transfers.
• Develop a working knowledge of the SMS and use for all repairs and daily activities.
• Be a leader in safety and environmental stewardship in the ACBL fleet.
• Must be able to be on-call weekends and nights during assigned weeks of call.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.

Job description

American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is hiring a Marine Mechanic in Channelview, TX. The role focuses on maintenance of towboat fleet, troubleshooting propulsion systems, engines and auxiliary machinery to keep vessels operating safely and efficiently.

You will follow safety and environmental policies, document routine maintenance, and assist with repairs and parts inventory while staying compliant with USCG regulations and ACBL SMS requirements.