Unlicensed Engineer

Specific Responsibilities

• Familiarizing himself or herself with the current operational status upon joining a boat with the off-going engineer.
• Properly turning over his/her duties to his/her relief.
• Reporting unsafe situations or opportunities for improvement.
• Completing general and planned maintenance schedules.
• Keeping the Captain and shoreside management apprised of all conditions, including requirements for maintenance, which may adversely affect the vessel or its operating schedule.
• Maintaining accurate and complete engine log, maintenance, and engine records.
• Monthly fuel and lube oil reporting.
• Supervising the 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 vessels Oil Transfer Procedure.
• Maintaining inventories of adequate spare parts and tools.
• Working on deck, including ship docking and tug mooring operations.
• Acting as a lookout.
• Other duties as designated by the Captain or his/her designee.

Required Qualifications

• Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC), or, if the applicable waterway is exempt from MMD requirements for mariners, the applicant must apply for a MMC within 60 days of their 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Physical Demands

• Work safely in a marine setting.
• Walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently crouch or stoop.
• Climb/descend stairs and ladders.
• Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 60 lbs.
• Occasionally enter and work in enclosed spaces.
• Withstand exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, rain, cold and or/humidity.

Pay

Competitive compensation
Moran Towing Corporation offers generous benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive salaries based on geographic location. Our target pay range for the Unlicensed Engineer position is $31.88 - $45.28 per hour. This pay range represents Moran's commitment to pay transparency and is a reasonable estimate of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s exact location, experience, and expertise related to the qualifications.