Licensed Engineers

McAllister Towing • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

McAllister Towing of Virginia is seeking Licensed Engineers to join our team.

The
Licensed Engineer is an experienced skilled crewmember on board the vessel’s
Engineering Department. The Licensed Engineer is directly responsible for the
proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment on the boat. The
Licensed Engineer is responsible and accountable to the Port Engineer. The
Licensed Engineer must keep Captain apprised of issue(s) or his or her relief.

Responsible for the good condition and efficiency working of the entire
machinery plant of the vessel including main engines, propulsion, and auxiliary
machinery, all electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic machinery, steering
machinery, and all associated components, deck machinery and any and all other
valves, pipes, watertight integrity of the vessel.

The Licensed Engineer must maintain compliance with the quality, safety, and
environmental management system as detailed in the McAllister Operations Manual.

Supervises the procurement, loading, use and transfer and discharge of all
potable water, ballast water, fuel oil, lube oil, ascertaining that said
products are of proper quality and quantity when received on board and making
the proper entries in the log and on the Fuel Transfer Certificate.

Repairs all machinery and equipment onboard the vessel within his capacity and
completes the daily engine log each day.

Requirements

• Valid Merchant Mariner’s Credential.
• Valid TWIC Card
• Valid Engineering License
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass pre-employment physical.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Adequate vision (i.e., absent any color blindness or impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription lenses).
• Adequate hearing.
• Capable of walking and standing on wet surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Able to handle heavy lines and operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to climb a 12-foot ladder without assistance.
• Ability to hoist oneself up and over a 12-inch wide, 6-foot-high barrier.
• Sufficient strength to: Lift 100 lbs. from deck to waist level, Lift 50 lbs. from deck to shoulder level, Lift 35 lbs. from deck to overhead; and Pull (drag) 120 lbs. at least 20 feet

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment on the boat.
• Responsible for the good condition and efficiency working of the entire machinery plant of the vessel including main engines, propulsion, and auxiliary machinery, all electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic machinery, steering machinery, and all associated components, deck machinery and any and all other valves, pipes, watertight integrity of the vessel.
• Maintain compliance with the quality, safety, and environmental management system as detailed in the McAllister Operations Manual.
• Supervises the procurement, loading, use and transfer and discharge of all potable water, ballast water, fuel oil, lube oil, ascertaining that said products are of proper quality and quantity when received on board and making the proper entries in the log and on the Fuel Transfer Certificate.
• Repairs all machinery and equipment onboard the vessel within his capacity and completes the daily engine log each day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED