Senior Chief Engineer — Unlimited HP (Marine Dredging)

Weeks Marine, Inc.; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Weeks Marine, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee the engine department aboard a hopper dredge. The role requires directing the engine crew, ensuring safe operation, and maintaining vessel systems to ABS/USCG SMS standards.

The position includes living aboard for a 21 days on/21 days off rotation and potential travel between home and vessel locations. The ideal candidate holds a USCG Chief Engineer license with unlimited HP, 8+ years of marine engineering experience, and demonstrates

Qualifications

• USCG License – Chief Engineer, Unlimited HP required.
• 8+ years marine engineering experience; licensed engineer on oceangoing or coastwise vessels preferred.
• TWIC credential.
• Ability to live aboard a vessel for 21 days on/21 days off; willingness to travel to vessel location.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, written and verbal; logs and reports.
• Must maintain current credentials with at least 6 months remaining before expiration.
• Proven leadership to direct a multi-person engine department on a 24/7 watch schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all engine department operations ensuring safety, efficiency, and production of dredge.
• Direct and supervise engineers and oilers; maintain safe working environment.
• Set priorities for engine work; produce engine room work lists and PM schedules.
• Issue orders to uphold SMS requirements and monitor safety and pollution prevention.
• Coordinate with purchasing and shore personnel for materials; manage inventories and records.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly engineering reports and logs; maintain Lloyds Register/USCG compliance.
• Serve as senior technical authority aboard and resolve machinery issues.

Skills

USCG License Chief Engineer

Marine engineering experience

TWIC

Liveaboard readiness

English communication

Leadership and supervision

Education

TWIC credential

Tools

SAP

GEP

Job description

Weeks Marine, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee the engine department aboard a hopper dredge. The role requires directing the engine crew, ensuring safe operation, and maintaining vessel systems to ABS/USCG SMS standards.

The position includes living aboard for a 21 days on/21 days off rotation and potential travel between home and vessel locations. The ideal candidate holds a USCG Chief Engineer license with unlimited HP, 8+ years of marine engineering experience, and demonstrates