Chief Enginner - Marine

Benefits

• Travel assistance to & from vessel paid for by the employer
• A culture that appreciates team members
• Profit sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
• Opportunity for growth
• A commitment to helping our team members do things that they never dreamed possible

This position is based out of Tampa, FL. The Chief Engineer is the head of the Engineering Department and supervises and coordinates the work activities of the engineering department and crew engaged in operating and maintaining propulsion equipment, engines, boilers, deck machinery, electrical, refrigeration, and sanitary equipment for both the tug and barge, and oversees the installation and repair of systems and equipment on board by outside contractors.

• Responsible for engineering personnel and operating and maintaining the vessel's machinery, including engines, generators, pumps, and refrigeration systems.
• Perform regular inspections, maintenance, and repairs on mechanical equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot engineering systems to identify and resolve any issues that may arise during the voyage.
• Follow safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for the crew and the vessel's cargo.
• Collaborate with other crew members to coordinate operational activities and ensure smooth functioning of the vessel.

• USCG Merchant Mariner Credential with international and national endorsements capable of foreign voyages.
• International STCW Endorsements: OICEW (STCW III/1), RFPEW (STCW III/4), STCW Basic Safety Training (STCW VI/1), Proficiency in the use of survival craft (PSC) (STCW VI/2), Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW VI/3), First Aid and Medical Care Provider (STCW VI/4), Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (STCW VI/6).
• National Endorsements:
  Chief Engineer Limited (preferred), QMED rating, Ordinary Seaman, Wiper, Steward's Department (F.H.), Tankerman PIC – Dangerous Liquid (DL) Cargoes endorsement.
• Valid USCG /STCW medical certificate.
• Valid TWIC card and U.S. Passport.
• Familiarity with EMD 645’s and Detroit 8V71 Generators is preferred.

• High School diploma.
• Five years’ experience as Chief Engineer (preferred); ABS Nautical Systems NS5 experience preferred.

• Able to work in confined spaces, carry heavy tools, climb and descend ladders, and consistently lift and carry loads of at least 40 pounds.
• Must have current USCG STCW Medical Certificate, renewed every 2 years.