Field Engineer 1 - Weeks Marine Dredging

Requisition ID : 173791

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Job Level : Entry Level

Home District / Group : Weeks Marine - Dredging

Department : Field Operations

Market : Transportation

Employment Type : Full Time

Position Overview

The Field Engineer 1 supervises and ensures surveying, procurement assistance and production for dredging operations, are completed as per project specifications.

District Overview

Weeks Marine's vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety.

Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.

Location

This position will be located in Covington, LA.

Responsibilities

• Analyze collected data to monitor production and modify as necessary to achieve maximum production.
• Provide training and oversight of Field Engineers 2 & 3.
• Provide dredge with accurate surveys and vessel positioning to ensure accurate production measurements and correct location of channel, as per contract.
• Provide hydrographic surveys required for project monitoring and payment quantities.
• Responsible for the care of and timely shipments of repair of all hydro survey equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of survey activities.
• Coordinate survey activities with the Project Engineer to meet schedule requirements.
• Provide daily support of dredge procurement requirements.
• Assist in the generation of daily reports and assembly and maintenance of proper job records.
• Provide support in the maintenance of vehicle and equipment assigned to project.
• Ensures compliance of company policies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical engineer / land surveying experience preferred with ideally 6+ months dredging production monitoring and analyzing experience.
• Thorough knowledge and ability to use all surveying equipment and techniques.
• Ability to accurately read contract drawings.
• Ability to conduct earthwork volume computations.
• Proficient skills in standard office software packages.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work 84-hour work week. 19 days on, 9 days off, revised as necessary.
• Ability to live aboard vessel for full rotation.
• Willingness and ability to travel required.
• This position requires fluent use of the verbal and written English language.

Other Requirements :

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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