Job Description:

Job Description

A Cutter Watch Engineer repairs and maintains hydraulic dredge machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, and other dredge equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform regular maintenance to pumps, motors, diesel engines, and other equipment on the dredge and attending plant as directed by the Chief Engineer


• Take readings and keep accurate records


• Remove, repair, or replaces defective parts


• Stand watch and delegate responsibilities to Oilers


• Acts as Person in Charge of fuel transfers


• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Engineer


• Acts as Assistant Chief Engineer as needed


• Follows company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an “Incident and Injury Free” work environment

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as dredge Watch Engineer


• High School diploma or equivalent required


• Ability to work 84 hour work week


• Ability to live aboard vessel for full rotation


• Ability to understand hand signals and verbal commands in English

Required Certifications or Licenses

• TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential


• Driver’s license


• Merchant Mariner Credential, (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels


• Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders that have capacity limits of 300 lbs.


• Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts up to 50 lbs. unassisted

Additional Duties

This Job Description does not cover all of the required duties, activities, functions and responsibilities of the position, any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of Weeks Marine, Inc., with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Weeks Marine, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination, hostility, harassment, and retaliation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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