Senior Chief Engineer - Marine Vessel Operations

Weeks Marine; Covington (LA); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 220.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Top-tier medical plans

Dental & Vision coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Rotation is 21 days on/21 days off with live-aboard duties; candidates must remain fit for shipboard life and be able to travel as needed between home and vessel locations.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold USCG Chief Engineer License and be current (minimum 6 months remaining).
• Total marine engineering experience 8+ years, with prior licensed Engineer duties aboard oceangoing or coastwise vessels.
• Experience in marine construction and dredging preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting across diesel propulsion, dredge pumps, automation, and auxiliary systems.
• TWIC credential required.

Aufgaben

• Oversee all engine department operations, safety, and production of the dredge.
• Direct and supervise engineers, oilers, and day engineers; promote safe work environment.
• Define priorities for maintenance, repairs, and long‑term projects; generate work lists.
• Ensure SMS compliance; monitor safety and pollution-prevention in engineering ops.
• Maintain and report PM schedules; manage daily, weekly, and monthly logs and reports.
• Procure materials; coordinate with purchasing and shore-side teams; manage inventories.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

TWIC

Vessel life aboard

Travel readiness

Safety management

Ausbildung

USCG Chief Engineer License

Jobbeschreibung

Rotation is 21 days on/21 days off with live-aboard duties; candidates must remain fit for shipboard life and be able to travel as needed between home and vessel locations.