Vessel Engineer

Quality Control Specialist - Pest Control; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime engineering opportunity exists with a towing company in Galveston, TX, seeking qualified personnel for various engineering roles. Candidates must possess specific U.S. Coast Guard licenses and certifications to operate and maintain vessel machinery effectively. Competitive daily pay rates are offered based on position.

Qualifications

• Minimum endorsement as Chief Engineer (Limited) or equivalent.
• Endorsement for Designated Duty Engineer required for relevant positions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain vessel machinery.
• Complete responsibilities as delineated by U.S. Coast Guard standards.

Education

U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential

Valid medical certificate

Transportation Worker Identification Card

Job description

The chief engineer is directly responsible to the master for the proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment on the vessel. The primary responsibility of the chief engineer is to safely operate and efficiently maintain vessel machinery. G&H Towing primarily performs ship assist work in the ports of Houston, Galveston, Texas City, Freeport, and Corpus Christi, TX.

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REQUIRED LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

• A U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsed as a National Assistant Engineer Limited 6000 HP or greater or a National Designated Duty Engineer of any HP 500 GRT or greater
• A valid medical certificate
• A Transportation Worker Identification Card
• Minimum endorsement as a National Chief Engineer (Limited) of motor-propelled vessels of less than 1600 GRT upon Near Coastal without a horsepower limitation

Chief Engineer (CHE)

Minimum endorsement as a national chief engineer (limited) of motor-propelled vessels of less than 1600 GRT upon near coastal without a horsepower limitation.
Pay Rate: $731.30 for a 24-hour day.

Designated Duty Engineer (DDA)

Minimum endorsement as a national designated duty engineer of motor-propelled vessels of less than 500 GRT upon near coastal without a horsepower limitation.
Pay Rate: $648.90 for a 24-hour day.

Designated Duty Engineer - Limited (DDL) / Engineer Trainee (ATE)

Minimum endorsement as a national assistant engineer 6000 HP or a national designated duty engineer of motor-propelled vessels of less than 4000 HP or less than 500 GRT, or a third assistant engineer of motor-propelled vessels.
Pay Rate: $587.10 for a 24-hour day.