Watch Engineer 1 - BL

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Watch Engineer performs equipment maintenance to the dredge and attendant plant (including shore-based equipment) in a safe and productive manner. Additional duties may include but will not be limited to assisting with deck duties, running for parts, and general housekeeping and routine maintenance duties.

This position will be under the direct supervision of the Chief Engineer.

On equipment matters, this position also reports to the Technical Manager, who is responsible for the repair and maintenance program of all equipment, inventory, procurement, spares, and reporting.

* Maintain all dredge and supporting equipment in good operating condition per manufacturer recommendations

* Ensure repairs are completed in a timely manner.

* Maintain records of repair

* Maintain inventory of spare parts

* Requisition spare parts and supplies

* Maintain and report on consumables each shift (fuel, lube, water, etc.)

* Monitor all mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components on the dredge and support equipment

* Performs other related duties as assigned

* Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

The employee must have:

* Heavy equipment maintenance in the marine environment

* Mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills

* Trouble shooting, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance skills

* Ability to work away from home at remote project locations for extended durations

* Good communicator, both verbal and written

* Ability to work away from home at remote project locations for extended durations.

* Must be reliable and motivated.

* Ability to obtain TWIC.

* Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.

* Competencies: stress management/composure, teamwork, results driven.

PREFERRED SKILLS

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD's), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

In addition, a Watch Engineer must also be capable of:

* Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.