Engineer

About the role

Moran Towing Corporation (www.morantug.com) has an opportunity available for an Engineer for Moran Towing of Lake Charles LLC. This is a full-time position located in Cameron, Louisiana, where the company operates state‑of‑the‑art equipment serving LNG vessels at the Cameron LNG Terminal. Moran Towing Corporation, one of the oldest companies in America, has been reinventing itself for over 160 years, providing commercial ship docking, marine transportation, LNG support, environmental recovery, and commercial diving services.

Position Summary: The Engineer reports to the Captain or his/her designee and has primary responsibility for the maintenance and operation of all machinery, associated systems and spaces.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with current operational status upon joining a boat with the off‑going engineer.
• Properly turn over duties to relief.
• Report unsafe situations or opportunities for improvement.
• Complete general and planned maintenance schedules.
• Keep the Captain and shoreside management apprised of conditions, including maintenance requirements that may affect vessel or schedule.
• Maintain accurate and complete engine log, maintenance, and engine records.
• Perform monthly fuel and lube oil reporting.
• Supervise procurement, loading, use, and transfer of potable and ballast water, fuel oil, lube oil.
• When acting as PIC, complete and sign proper entries on the Declaration of Inspection form and in the vessel’s Oil Transfer Procedure.
• Monitor quality and condition of engineering supplies.
• Maintain inventories of adequate spare parts and tools.
• Work on deck, including ship docking and tug mooring operations.
• Act as a lookout.
• Perform other duties as designated by the Captain or his/her designee.

Requirements

• Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC), or if the waterway is exempt from MMD requirements, apply for MMC within 60 days of start date.
• Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).
• STCW certification (if required for service).
• USCG 719k Physical examination meeting Merchant Mariner Medical certification.
• Pre‑Employment Drug Screening.

Qualifications

• Maritime experience working aboard a vessel (preferred).
• USCG engineering license (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Career development opportunities
• Team‑oriented work environment
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance, Health Advocate, and Wellness Programs
• Generous 401(k) Plan with employer non‑elective, matching, and discretionary contributions
• Company paid Financial Advice Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Pay

Target pay range for the Engineer position is $48.00 – $68.00 per hour. The final salary will be based on location, experience, and expertise.

Schedule

Full‑time position.