Marine Engineer

Overview

Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a Chief Engineer – Cutter Suction Dredge for a full-time, 100% travel role with a rotation schedule of 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off. This position can be based anywhere in the U.S., preferably along the Gulf or East Coast. Lodging, transportation, and daily meal allowance are provided during travel assignments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall responsibility for propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery aboard an assigned Cutter Suction Dredge.
• Act as a vessel officer and partner with the Captain for the safe and reliable operation of all onboard machinery.
• Supervise engine room crew and oversee contracted repair services onboard the vessel.
• Collaborate with shoreside Maintenance Superintendents and Managers to ensure compliance with preventative maintenance systems.
• Ensure vessel meets all ABS and USCG regulatory requirements.
• Stay current on and implement company policies, ISM code, and Maintenance Operating System (MOS) procedures.
• Lead daily Pre-Shift Meetings and Safety Walkthroughs, and promote proactive safety practices including near misses and good catches.
• Promote clean and safe work environments, thorough job safety analyses (JSAs), and ensure proper PPE usage.
• Conduct and participate in effective emergency drills in partnership with the Captain.
• Maintain daily Engine Room Logs, Oil Record Books, Lock-Out Tag-Out Logs, and fluid monitoring.
• Maintain and execute vessel condition monitoring and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Manage inventory of vessel critical spare parts within designated thresholds.
• Assist with maintenance planning for shipyard events and participate in weekly Reliability Assured Maintenance (RAM) meetings.

Requirements / Skills

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Equal Opportunity Statement

Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by , , , , / , veteran status, status, age, , , marital status, mental or physical or any other legally protected status.

Company Description

Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) was founded in 2015 to meet the growing demand for technical and professional talent. We are a WBENC Certified executive and technical search firm providing custom-tailored staffing solutions and talent acquisition to the Gulf South Region and nationwide.

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