What are the responsibilities and job description for the Port Engineer - Westwego, LA position at Archer Daniels Midland?
Port Engineer - Westwego, LA
This is a full-time, exempt level position.
Position Summary:
This is a full-time, exempt level position.
Position Summary:
- ADM is seeking a port engineer to oversee lineboat projects, overhauls and shipyard repairs at our American River Transportation Company (ARTCo) in St. Louis, MO. This position reports to the lineboat Vessel manager in Westwego, LA.
- Performs major and specialized mechanical overhaul and repair work on gasoline and marine engines, motors, and related marine equipment and systems using schematic charts and technical manuals
- Perform project manager functions for various shipyard periods and major repairs/conversions
- Establishes, maintains, and supervises preventive maintenance programs for marine engines and related marine equipment, including main engine and generator overhaul program.
- Troubleshoots and tests marine equipment to determine need for repairs or adjustments
- Operates hand and power tools associated with marine engine and equipment repair
- Supervises shop employees including mechanics and utility personnel.
- Purchases parts and supplies
- Writes specifications for and recommends purchase of marine equipment
- Compile work and time schedules
- Analyze reports, maintain engineering computer programs, and maintain underwater spares inventory
- Follow USCG and other government regulations
- Research, develop, and implement special project, both in engineering and other departments
- Promote safe working environment for all employees
- Promotes the ADM Way and Core Values
- Ability to manage a diverse team
- Able to communicate with all levels of the organization
- Must be able to perform skilled work in the maintenance and repair of marine engines, marine machinery, and related equipment
- Must be able to perform computer skills, including emailing, Microsoft office applications, and internet-based applications
- Possess working knowledge of electrical, computer, hydraulic and fluid systems, fuel systems, general mechanical knowledge of all vessel operations
- Possess good communication skills
- Experience in vessel new construction is preferred
- Promote safe working environment for all employees
- Promotes the ADM Way and Core Values
- Ability to manage a diverse team
- Able to communicate with all levels of the organization
- Sitting, standing and operating a keyboard for extended periods of time
- Walking, balancing, bending, lifting and carrying weight or 50 pounds or more
- Grasping, reaching, sitting, standing, turning, twisting
- Written and oral communication skills
- Working indoors and outdoors for extended periods of time in environments at varying temperatures and noise levels
- Kneeling, climbing stairs/ladders and working on the telephone
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:110391BR
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:110391BR