Chief Engineer in Galveston

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Job Description

Dillingham Consulting is recruiting multiple Chief Engineers on behalf of a global leader in petroleum shipping. These positions support the company's Offshore and Global Lightering operations in Galveston, Texas. The employer operates a technically advanced fleet and provides petroleum shipping services to oil companies, trading houses, and refineries worldwide.

The Offshore Chief Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and reliability of engineering equipment throughout the vessel. This position carries significant responsibility for maintaining safe, efficient vessel operations and ensuring engineering systems meet company and regulatory standards.

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of all vessel engineering equipment.
• Determine fuel, lubricating oil, water, and other consumable requirements for voyages.
• Establish appropriate inventory levels for spare parts.
• Oversee fuel, lube oil, and slop oil transfers.
• Prepare the engine room for inspections by the U.S. Coast Guard and other marine and safety authorities.
• Oversee major maintenance activities and preventive maintenance programs.
• Maintain engineering records, including equipment maintenance histories and component failures.
• Identify, recommend, and plan modifications to mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Assign and supervise repairs involving diesel engines, electrical systems, pumps, winches, hydraulic systems, refrigeration equipment, and compressors.
• Monitor pressures, temperatures, fuel consumption, and operating machinery to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations.
• Maintain engineering logs and records.
• Direct engineering personnel during firefighting and emergency situations.
• Train new engineering personnel, schedule watches, and assign daily duties.
• Assist the Ship’s Master with performance evaluations and recommendations.
• Assume responsibility for the engine room during maneuvering and emergency situations.

• Designated Duty Engineer, 4,000 HP or higher license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard
• Minimum of two years of experience as Chief Engineer aboard a comparable-size vessel, or equivalent military service
• Valid USCG STCW endorsements:
• • III/1 OICEW
  • III/2
  • III/3
  • III/4 RFPEW
  • III/5 Able Seafarer Engine
  • VI/1
  • VI/2
  • VI/3
  • VI/4
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid TWIC
• Valid USCG STCW Medical Certificate
• Current passport or ability to obtain one
• Ability to meet U.S. Coast Guard drug-testing requirements
• Ability to speak, read, and write English

Candidates must be able to:

• Stand continuously for extended periods.
• Bend, squat, climb stairs and ladders, and lift frequently.
• Lift up to 80 pounds or more frequently.
• Work in various sea conditions.
• Work in an offshore environment and in varying indoor and outdoor temperatures, including heat, rain, and cold, dry conditions.

The hiring company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.