Dredge Engineer

Viking Dredging•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Immediate positions are available for a Dredge Engineer. This is a great opportunity for an experienced dredger to join our growing team, offering excellent pay and benefits. The role involves repairing and maintaining a hydraulic suction cutterhead dredge. The ideal candidate must be mechanically inclined with good organizational skills and possess a basic knowledge of diesel and gasoline internal combustion engines, with some electrical knowledge and theory being a plus. The Dredge Mechanic will oversee daily maintenance, inventory of tools and supplies, and monitor operating parameters. This position requires working closely with the dredge operator and management to ensure proper dredge maintenance, including completing work orders and PM intervals. Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with the superintendent, dredge operator, boat operators, and deck hands. Daily Maintenance Logs must be completed. Job duties include working in and around water, assisting with mobilizations/demobilizations, and performing miscellaneous laborer tasks. The position requires out-of-town travel in Texas for extended periods.

Requirements

Experience in the field of dredging
Mechanically inclined
Good organizational skills
Basic knowledge of diesel and gasoline internal combustion engines
Some electrical knowledge and theory is a plus
Ability to trouble shoot, mechanical, electrical, pneumatics and hydraulic driven devices and related components
Must be motivated and able to work independently
Must be safety conscious and adhere to company safety policy
Must wear the appropriate PPE as required
Must maintain a valid Driver's license
Be honest, hardworking, reliable, punctual and attitude to get the job done
Marine or Dredging: 3 years (Required)
Driver's License (Required)

Nice To Haves

Heavy equipment experience a plus
OSHA Certifications a plus
Boating or Equipment Certifications a plus

Responsibilities

Repairing and Maintaining a hydraulic suction cutterhead dredge
Oversee daily maintenance of the dredge
Inventory of dredge tools and supplies
Trouble shoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatics and hydraulic driven devices and related components
Monitor and document temperature, fluid levels and all related operating parameters as pertains to the dredge
Work hand in hand with the dredge operator and management to ensure the dredge is being maintained
Complete work orders and PM hour intervals
Communicate well with the superintendent, dredge operator boat operators, and deck hands
Completion of Daily Maintenance Logs
Working in and around the water
Assist in Mobilizations/Demobilizations as needed
Miscellaneous laborer duties