Assistant Chief Engineer
Essential Job Functions
- Inventory, requisition, and procure spare parts, fuel, lubrication oils, and other materials that are required for efficient and safe operations of the engine room
- Communicate with the Port Engineer concerning vessel repairs and maintenance
- Complete Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and/or Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
- Delegate engine room personnel to perform maintenance tasks and repairs to pumps, motors, diesel engines, and other equipment on the dredge and attendant plant
- Supervise repairs to ensure that they are performed to specified standards
- Keep accurate records in order to create engine room logs and inventories
- Track fuel, oil, and water consumption
- EPA – Keep detailed log/record
- Define and schedule maintenance priorities
- Abide by company and worksite safety policies to achieve a “Safety First” workplace
Supervisory Responsibilities
Requirements
- 5+ years as an Engineer or equivalent experience
- Ability to work 84‐hour work week
- Ability to live aboard vessel for full rotation
- Ability to understand hand signals and verbal commands in English
- Applicant must have computer and electrical knowledge
Certifications or Licenses
- TWIC ‐ Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Physical Requirements
Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb stairs & ladders Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies, and parts up to 50 lbs., unassisted.
Additional Duties
Equal Employment Opportunity
Benefits at Hooks
Competitive Salary
We work hard to ensure that employees are compensated at or above industry standards.
Give us a call to discuss current rates.
Medical, Health & Dental
Medical insurance available after 60 days of employment. After 1 year, the employee's medical is covered by the company.
Health & Dental available after 90 days of employment.
401(k) + Matching
After 1 year of service, all employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) program with matching based on years of service.
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