Vessel Engineer

About the role

Ingram Marine Group is looking to bring a skilled, safe and efficient Engineer onboard.

Responsibilities

• Practicing safe crew, vessel and tow operation using Ingram safety systems and policies
• Participation in safety drills and audits
• Good housekeeping in engine room through regular cleaning, painting and maintenance
• Directing fuel transfers, lubricants and bilge from fuel flat in accordance with procedures
• Maintaining logs of engine hours, fuel transfers and other maintenance activities
• Compliance and enforcing USCG and environmental regulations as well as company policies
• Conducting repairs to vessel engines, generators and other vessel systems as required
• Ensuring vessel operation through regular maintenance of vessel systems
• Supervision of JR. Engineers and Deckhands to assist with engine room activities
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstration of felt leadership
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform in a fast paced environment
• Ability to interact and communicate at all levels within the organization
• Intermediate skills with MS Outlook and Internet Explorer
• Working knowledge of welding, plumbing and refrigeration concepts
• Ability to identify and employ appropriate safety practices in order to manage risks
• Basic critical thinking and decision making skills
• Working knowledge of vessel systems (propulsion, steering, waste, etc.)
• Ability to safely operate aboard a vessel & perform necessary deck tasks within safety guidelines
• Quick but logical responses to unexpected circumstances and safety concerns
• Ability to apply mechanical and electrical skills while repairing and maintaining the vessel
• Possess a valid Driver's License
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
• Pass a post-offer process if an offer is made (background check, drug screen, physical)
• Be able to climb a ladder and able to board and ride in a skiff
• Be able to work away from home for extended periods of time (14, 21 or 28 day hitches)
• Must be able to read and write the English language in order to comply with USCG regulatory requirements