Chief Engineer - Hydraulic or Booster
Memphis, TN, United States
015992 - Thimble Shoals, Norfolk, VA, US
30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1378
About the Company:
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 133-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free (IIF) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.
The opportunity:
The Chief Engineer works on board a Hydraulic Division Dredge, often referred to as a Cutter Dredge or Booster, and has overall on-site responsibility and authority for the safety and supervision of the vessel’s engine room department and maintenance. This is a hands-on management position and is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the dredging equipment, coordinating and assisting with repairs, scheduling preventative maintenance Standard Jobs and maintaining Critical Spares through the use of GLDD’s CMMS ABS Nautical Systems.
The Chief Engineer is managed, assigned, and mentored by the Division Maintenance Manager and works closely with the assigned Project Maintenance Superintendent for the Dredge or Booster.
Responsibilities and functions include:
Integrate and lead the Great Lakes’ Incident & Injury free safety culture in all vessels and engineering related operations
Directly supervise the day-to-day engine room operations and maintenance on the dredge
Oversee and manage activities of vendor repair crews on the dredge and assigned attendant for the Project.
Manage the computer-based vessel level preventative maintenance management program (NS5), to include maintenance, regulatory and inventory documentation and record vessel crew training status and requirements for improvement
Assign and supervise all activities of engine room crew
Ensure proper orientation, familiarization and mentoring for new crew members. Evaluate performance of subordinates and recognize, develop and promote talented crew members
Mentor all crew members and promote safety awareness in all operations. Lead pre-shift meetings, Job Safety Analyses and safety “walk arounds” on the dredge and scows
Coordinate vessel maintenance operations with the Dredge Captain, Project Superintendent and Site Manager.
Coordinate and communicate equipment issues with the Project Maintenance Superintendent and Site Manager
Provide daily reports to all project and shore side management.
Conduct emergency drills as required by the US Coast Guard and keep accurate records
Ensure vessel meets all regulatory requirements and is properly prepared for agency inspections (Coast Guard, Class, etc.)
Experience required:
Must possess the ability to understand the principles of operation of an automated engine room monitoring system
4 years minimal of marine machinery and the electrical equipment
Other requirements:
Prior experience in marine and or related engineering industry, including supervisory experience; dredging experience a plus
Excellent safety, mechanical and leadership skills
Shipyard and/or vendor coordination experience a plus
Working knowledge of hydraulics and electrical systems i.e. motor controls, DC drives, circuits, etc.
The ability to read and understand hydraulic, electrical, and structural drawings
Proficient computer skills and maintaining information data bases
Possess a Chief Engineer USCG license a plus
Competitive salary and bonus program
401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting
Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants’ 401(k) accounts based on company’s annual performance
Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.
GLDD participates in E-Verify as required by law.
#J-18808-Ljbffr