Port Engineer

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan with company match

Bonus plan

Company paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC in Paducah, Kentucky is seeking an Engineer Trainee to support shore-side maintenance, repairs, and technical planning for inland marine vessels.

You will supervise and coach mechanics, specify equipment for replacement, develop repair projections, travel up to 50% to vessels and yards, and ensure safety rules are followed; knowledge of USCG/Sub-Chapter M is preferred. Competitive pay and comprehensive insurance and retirement benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of marine mechanical and electrical systems.
• Excellent driving record and ability to travel up to 50%.
• Must be willing to stand weekend/evening duty.
• Knowledge of USCG and Sub Chapter M rules and regulations preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and TWIC card.

Responsibilities

• Provide shore side engineering support to fleet (mechanical, electrical, HVAC, general repairs, and technical support).
• Supervise, coach, and train shore-side mechanics and vessel engineers.
• Specify machinery and equipment for replacement and new construction.
• Develop maintenance and repair projections.
• Formulate dry-docking plan in coordination with the Port Captains and Project Managers.
• Visit vessels in operation for repair and preventive maintenance planning.
• Assist in advanced troubleshooting of machinery and equipment as required.
• Communicate and coordinate all work and plans with other departments.
• Travel as needed to vessels and shipyards in performance of duties, including out-of-town stays.
• Observe and follow and enforce all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment and proper use of equipment and tools.
• Conduct performance evaluations on vessel engineers within VMT.
• Manage maintenance budgets within VMT.
• Direct engagement in the Engineer Trainee Program.

Skills

Marine systems knowledge

Travel up to 50%

TWIC card

Driver's License

Job description

Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of inland marine transportation services. Our Company operates over 130 towboats on the Mississippi River System, Gulf-Intracoastal Waterway, and near-shore coastwise market. In addition, the Company controls over 1,000 dry cargo barges. The Company has additional offices in St Rose, LA, Lockport, LA and La Porte, TX. With over 1,800 vessel and shore-based employees, Marquette is the largest provider of independent towing services within the inland waterways. We are the only fully integrated fleet in the industry that can do what we do.

• Provide shore side engineering support to fleet (mechanical, electrical, HVAC, general repairs, and technical support).
• Supervise, coach, and train shore-side mechanics and vessel engineers.
• Specify machinery and equipment for replacement and new construction.
• Develop maintenance and repair projections.
• Formulate dry-docking plan in coordination with the Port Captains and Project Managers.
• Visit vessels in operation for repair and preventive maintenance planning.
• Assist in advanced troubleshooting of machinery and equipment as required.
• Communicate and coordinate all work and plans with other departments.
• Travel as needed to vessels and shipyards in performance of duties, including out-of-town stays.
• Observe and follow and enforce all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment and proper use of equipment and tools.
• Conduct performance evaluations on vessel engineers within VMT.
• Manage maintenance budgets within VMT.
• Direct engagement in the Engineer Trainee Program.

Qualifications:

• Good working knowledge of marine mechanical and electrical systems.
• Excellent driving record and ability to travel up to 50%.
• Must be willing to stand weekend/evening duty.
• Knowledge of USCG and Sub Chapter M rules and regulations preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and TWIC card.

Marquette offers competitive pay, health, dental & vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, bonus plan, company paid life insurance, short- & long-term disability, flexible spending account, critical illness, accident insurance, and other incentives!