Vessel Engineering Officer

Oceaneering•Morgan City, LA

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. Focusing on deepwater installations and field developments, we deliver tailored solutions—from the routine to the extreme. We provide fit-for-purpose engineering design through the entire asset lifecycle, including decommissioning. We contract, manage, engineer, and execute projects using our global vessel fleet, including Jones Act-compliant vessels, advanced technologies, and highly skilled personnel.

Responsibilities

Supports the Chief Engineer and 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.
Executes engineering and maintenance activities in accordance with state, class, flag, client, and company requirements and reports deficiencies, hazards, and incidents to the Chief Engineer.
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on vessel machinery, systems, and equipment as directed to support operational readiness and reliability.
Assists in the operation and maintenance of vessel power generation and essential services, including propulsion, electrical power, HVAC, refrigeration, water, sewage, and related mechanical and electrical systems.
Performs maintenance and repairs to main engines, auxiliary machinery, pumps, motors, winches, steering gear, anchor windlass, lifeboat engines, and associated systems.
Monitors, tests, and records machinery and equipment performance to identify developing issues and communicates findings to the Chief Engineer.
Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, determines probable causes, and supports implementation of corrective actions under the direction of the Chief Engineer.
Maintains engineering spaces in a clean, orderly, and safe condition, ensuring compliance with housekeeping standards and safe access/egress.
Maintains accurate maintenance records, logs, and engineering documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
Supports audits, inspections, and surveys by ensuring documentation, equipment, and spaces meet required standards.
Participates in operational meetings and communicates equipment status, completed work, and outstanding issues during shift turnover and at the end of hitch.
Participates in emergency preparedness activities, including drills and exercises, in accordance with vessel and company requirements.