Chief Engineer Unlimited

Birdon America, Inc.•Bayou la Batre, AL

65d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unlimited Chief Engineer provides leadership to vessel engineering personnel and is accountable for the safe condition, readiness, and operability of mechanical equipment aboard assigned offshore supply vessels and other Birdon vessels. This position provides technical oversight for vessel engineering activities and functions as Port Engineer, except during vessel trials.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential required.
Chief Engineer License, Unlimited Horsepower, required.
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and physical are required.

Responsibilities

Direct assigned vessels through class certification requirements, including coordination of preparation and follow-up activities.
Support testing, trials, and commissioning of Birdon vessels to ensure engineering systems are prepared, verified, and operational.
Maintain Birdon vessels while in service and oversee dry dockings, assigned projects, subcontractor activities, and associated engineering work.
Develop and maintain cost estimates and project schedules for assigned vessels.
Ensure the readiness and operability of main engines, propulsion equipment, auxiliary machinery, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steering, deck, valve, piping, and watertight systems.
Ensure compliance with applicable Quality, Safety, and Environmental Management System requirements established in the Birdon Operations Manual.
Supervise the loading of potable water, ballast water, fuel oil, and lube oil; verify appropriate quality and quantity; and maintain accurate Fuel Transfer Certificate entries.
Perform vessel machinery and equipment repairs within the Chief Engineer’s scope of capability and complete the daily engine log.
Represent the company in a professional and courteous manner when interacting with customers, pilots, terminal personnel, company personnel, and the public.