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MBC Talent Connections

Chief Engineer

MBC Talent Connections, New York, New York, United States

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Overview

The Opportunity: The Chief Engineer shall oversee and maintain overall responsibility for propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery equipment for their assigned Cutter Suction Dredge. Acting as a vessel officer and partnering with the Captain, this position is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of all vessel machinery including the supervision of engine room crew and any contracted repair services onboard the vessel. Working in coordination with shoreside Maintenance Superintendents and Managers, the Chief Engineer shall also ensure the vessel's preventative maintenance system is followed and is encouraged to provide recommended improvements, as necessary. Responsibilities

Ensure the assigned vessel meets all Regulatory requirements set forth by applicable ABS and USCG Regulations, Rules and CFRs. Be familiar and knowledgeable of applicable Company ISM and Maintenance Department Policies and Procedures and the companys (MOS) Maintenance Operating System Lead department daily Pre-Shift Meetings and Safety Walkthroughs with staff and promote the use of proactive safety reporting tools (Near Misses, Good Catches, etc.) Ensure clean and safe work environments for staff during operations and assigned tasks, promoting thorough JSA's and verifying required PPE is supplied and worn, as applicable. Acting as a Leader in the company's Incident and Injury Free (IIF) Culture In partnering with the Captain, lead effective emergency drills, as required by USCG Maintain daily Engine Room Logs, Oil Record Books, LOTO Logs, etc., monitoring critical equipment operating parameters and daily fluid levels. As part of the preventative maintenance system, ensure vessel's condition monitoring equipment and tasks are maintained. Ensure vessel critical spare inventories are within designated Min/Max values and ordering parts as they're consumed. Assist Maintenance Management & Shipyard teams to effectively identify work and plan for maintenance period/shipyard events. Participate in weekly Vessel Reliability Assured Maintenance (RAM) meetings. Benefits

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, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans

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