Senior Marine Engine Room Engineer

Marquette Transportation Company; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Holiday pay

Company paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Other incentives

Job summary

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC in Paducah, KY seeks an experienced marine engine room engineer to maintain and repair vessel systems, oversee engine room operations, and support safe, compliant towboat service. You will regularly inspect engines (EMD, Caterpillar, Cummins), supervise maintenance, participate in dry-docks, and ensure logs and safety protocols are followed on river routes.

Travel and on-call shifts apply; the role requires a valid driver’s license for relocation between

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EMD 645, EMD 710 or Caterpillar 3600 series main engines preferred.
• 5+ years engine room experience preferred.
• Experience on river towboats with 4500–10000 HP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment aboard the vessel and its tow.
• Oversee and maintain engine room tools and equipment.
• Keep detailed logs of engine hours, fuel transfers, and maintenance activities.
• Monitor engine room performance (EMD, Caterpillar, Cummins).
• Participate in dry-dockings, major repairs and overhauls.
• Supervise transfer of fuels, lubricants, and bilge per procedures.
• Repair vessel engines, generators and other critical systems.
• Maintain engine room cleanliness and safety compliance.
• Follow vessel transfer procedures and US Coast Guard regulations.

Skills

EMD 645

EMD 710

Caterpillar 3600

River towboats

Marine mechanical systems

John Deere 6081/6090

CAT 3306

Cummins generators

ZF Marine Z Drive

Driver's license

Job description

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC in Paducah, KY seeks an experienced marine engine room engineer to maintain and repair vessel systems, oversee engine room operations, and support safe, compliant towboat service. You will regularly inspect engines (EMD, Caterpillar, Cummins), supervise maintenance, participate in dry-docks, and ensure logs and safety protocols are followed on river routes.

Travel and on-call shifts apply; the role requires a valid driver’s license for relocation between