Vessel Chief Engineer

Oceaneering•Morgan City, LA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Oceaneering began in 1964 as a Gulf of Mexico-based diving company called World Wide Divers. Today, we are a leading global provider of engineered products and services to several industries, including energy, defense, aerospace, entertainment/theme parks, materials handling, and science and research. We thrive by creating industry-changing technically creative solutions for the most complex operational challenges under water, on land, and in space. At Oceaneering, we believe in managing our business in a way that promotes safety and health, the environment, and strong ethics, while supporting the communities in which we live and work. Oceaneering Marine Services Division (MSD) has over 30 years of experience providing full-service submarine and surface ship repairs supporting maintenance and alterations aboard commercial and U.S. military vessels. We are SUBSAFE and DDS-SOC certified and perform high-consequence maintenance on assets that operate in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

Supports the Master in operating the vessel in compliance with applicable regulations and company requirements, ensuring safety of life at sea, vessel security, and protection of the marine environment.
Complies with the Company Code of Conduct and all supporting policies, standards, and procedures.
Ensures all engineering and maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with state, class, flag, client, and company requirements, including the timely reporting of accidents, incidents, and hazardous occurrences.
Plans, organizes, and executes engineering operations to support safe, efficient, and reliable vessel operations.
Ensures preventive and corrective maintenance is carried out on all vessel machinery, systems, and equipment to maintain operational readiness and regulatory compliance.
Maintains responsibility for vessel power generation and essential services, including propulsion, electrical power, HVAC, refrigeration, water, sewage, and related mechanical and electrical systems, radio and navigational equipment.
Performs and oversees maintenance and repairs to main engines, auxiliary machinery, pumps, motors, winches, steering gear, anchor windlass, lifeboat engines, and associated systems.
Monitors, tests, and evaluates machinery and equipment performance to identify malfunctions, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Maintains engineering spaces in a clean, orderly, and safe condition, with particular attention to housekeeping standards and clear escape routes.
Maintains accurate maintenance records, equipment certification, and engineering department documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
Participates in internal audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering, maintenance, and safety systems.
Participates in operational meetings to review recent activities, plan upcoming operations, and coordinate equipment, personnel, and logistical requirements for the next 24 to 72 hours and beyond.
Communicates work progress, operational status, and outstanding issues clearly and accurately at the end of each shift and at the end of each hitch.
Assists with the preparation of engineering and maintenance budgets and provides technical input to management as requested.
Participates in emergency preparedness activities, including drills and exercises, in accordance with vessel and company requirements.
Performs vessel maintenance and repair activities as required