Weeks Marine, Inc.
Position Overview
The Chief Engineer supervises the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical, electrical, and environmental systems of assigned equipment and personnel.
District Overview
Weeks Marine is a full-service marine contractor operating across North America in transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, industrial, oil, gas, and chemical markets. Integrated with Kiewit’s 135 years of construction and engineering expertise, Weeks Marine delivers unmatched, holistic solutions across all markets.
Location
Based in Louisiana, the employee may reside anywhere along the Gulf Coast or Eastern Seaboard. The position follows a 21‑day on / 21‑day off schedule.
Responsibilities
Ensure vessel and operational compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory agencies. Maintain engine room fuel, lubrication oils, and other materials for safe operation. Communicate vessel repairs and maintenance with the Port Engineer. Complete Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA). Keep accurate payroll records and review engine room crew performance. Assign engine room personnel to perform regular maintenance and repairs to pumps, motors, diesel engines, and other dredge equipment. Supervise repairs to ensure specification compliance. Maintain engine room logs, inventories, and maintenance records. Track and order fuel, oil, and water. Determine maintenance priorities. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Technical Group.
Qualifications
5+ years on a hopper dredge and/or qualified engine room experience preferred. Ability to work an 84‑hour work week and live aboard vessel for full rotation. Willingness to travel as required. Proficiency in standard office software packages. Preferred supervisory experience. Fluent use of verbal and written English and understanding of hand signals.
Required Certifications or Licenses
Driver’s license. Merchant Mariner Credential (preferred).
Other Requirements
Regular, reliable attendance. Work productively and meet deadlines in a timely manner. 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, warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. Work normal operating hours to organize and complete work within deadlines; work overtime and weekends as required. May work at various locations and conditions may vary.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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The Chief Engineer supervises the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical, electrical, and environmental systems of assigned equipment and personnel.
District Overview
Weeks Marine is a full-service marine contractor operating across North America in transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, industrial, oil, gas, and chemical markets. Integrated with Kiewit’s 135 years of construction and engineering expertise, Weeks Marine delivers unmatched, holistic solutions across all markets.
Location
Based in Louisiana, the employee may reside anywhere along the Gulf Coast or Eastern Seaboard. The position follows a 21‑day on / 21‑day off schedule.
Responsibilities
Ensure vessel and operational compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory agencies. Maintain engine room fuel, lubrication oils, and other materials for safe operation. Communicate vessel repairs and maintenance with the Port Engineer. Complete Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA). Keep accurate payroll records and review engine room crew performance. Assign engine room personnel to perform regular maintenance and repairs to pumps, motors, diesel engines, and other dredge equipment. Supervise repairs to ensure specification compliance. Maintain engine room logs, inventories, and maintenance records. Track and order fuel, oil, and water. Determine maintenance priorities. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Technical Group.
Qualifications
5+ years on a hopper dredge and/or qualified engine room experience preferred. Ability to work an 84‑hour work week and live aboard vessel for full rotation. Willingness to travel as required. Proficiency in standard office software packages. Preferred supervisory experience. Fluent use of verbal and written English and understanding of hand signals.
Required Certifications or Licenses
Driver’s license. Merchant Mariner Credential (preferred).
Other Requirements
Regular, reliable attendance. Work productively and meet deadlines in a timely manner. 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, warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. Work normal operating hours to organize and complete work within deadlines; work overtime and weekends as required. May work at various locations and conditions may vary.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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