Vessel Engineer

Austin Bar Assocation; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime company in Galveston is hiring for multiple engineering positions, including Chief Engineer and Designated Duty Engineer roles. Candidates must hold specific U.S. Coast Guard credentials and meet minimum operational standards. Competitive daily pay rates are available depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsed.
• Valid medical certificate.
• Transportation Worker Identification Card.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and efficiently maintain vessel machinery.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment.

Skills

Safety Operation

Efficient Maintenance

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 Gross Register Tons (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 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