Engineer – All Positions, OTB

About the Role

Olympic Tug and Barge is seeking candidates for inland and coastal engineering positions, both licensed and unlicensed. The role involves maintaining vessel engine rooms and equipment to ensure readiness for customer work. Responsibilities include startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and heavy maintenance of power and propulsion systems, as well as general vessel maintenance and other assigned tasks. Work is directed by the Captain and Port Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Engine Room Work:
  • Perform preventive maintenance and underway repairs on main engines, gears, pumps, motors, plumbing, deck machinery (including towing winches), and auxiliary generator units.
  • Conduct routine periodic maintenance on tugs and barges.
  • Maintain proper liquid levels and perform lubrication services for tug operations.
  • Log all maintenance and repairs in an electronic tracking program.
  • Monitor and record operating conditions of engine room equipment.
  • Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly logs with proper readings and times.
  • Keep engine room, bilges, z-drive room, and rudder room clean and operational.
  • Hold engine room watch while underway.
  • Fill out material requisitions and work order forms.
  • Perform fuel transfers on tugs and ensure paperwork compliance.
• Other Duties:
  • Assist in loading supplies.
  • General cleanup of tugs and barges.
  • Operate firefighting and lifesaving equipment.

Qualifications

• Valid TWIC and STCW endorsement on MMC.
• Two (2) years of previous work experience on marine diesels.
• Ability to comprehend and carry out specific orders from the Captain or supervisor.
• Capable of working independently without direct supervision.
• Understanding of safety awareness, injury prevention, and firefighting.
• Ability to interpret cargo information cards and material safety data sheets.
• Valid State Driver's License.
• Valid First Aid/CPR training certificate.
• Complete HAZWOPER training within 30 days of hire.

Job Conditions and Environment

• Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.).
• Work at heights as necessary.

Schedule

Work rotation involves 12 hours in a 24-hour period, with occasional hours not exceeding 14 consecutive hours. Equal time rotation.

Company Overview

Centerline Logistics is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States, operating on the West Coast (including Alaska and Hawaii), New York Harbor, the Gulf Coast, and the Mississippi River System. Services include transportation and storage of petroleum products, tanker escort, ship assist, general cargo transport, and rescue towing. Centerline Logistics is the parent company of eight marine service businesses and a bulk liquids terminal business, providing accounting, administrative, HR, safety, environmental, and operational oversight.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance options after meeting requirements.
• 401(k) options, Disability Insurance, sick pay, vacation pay, and 10 paid holidays per year (subject to work schedule).
• Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs available after meeting requirements.
• Benefits may change based on plan year updates or Collective Bargaining Agreements.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug-Free Workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.