Chief Engineer - Hydraulic

About the Company:

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 135-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

The opportunity:

The Chief Engineer shall oversee and maintain overall responsibly for propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery equipment for their assigned Cutter Suction Dredge.  Acting as a vessel officer and partnering with the Captain, this position is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of all vessel machinery including the supervision of engine room crew and any contracted repair services onboard the vessel. Working in coordination with shoreside Maintenance Superintendents and Managers, the Chief Engineer shall also ensure the vessels preventative maintenance system is followed and is encouraged to provide recommended improvements, as necessary.

Responsibilities and functions include:

• Ensure the assigned vessel meets all Regulatory requirements set forth by applicable ABS and USCG Regulations, Rules and CFR’s.
• Be familiar and knowledgeable of applicable Company ISM and Maintenance Department Policies and Procedures and the Company’s (MOS) Maintenance Operating System
• Lead department daily Pre-Shift Meetings and Safety Walkthrough’s with staff and promote the use of proactive safety reporting tools (Near Misses, Good Catches, etc.)
• Ensure clean and safe work environments for staff during operations and assigned tasks, promoting thorough JSA’s and verifying required PPE is supplied and worn, as applicable. Acting as a Leader in the Company’s Incident and Injury Free (IIF) Culture
• In partnering with the Captain, lead effective emergency drills, as required by USCG
• Maintain daily Engine Room Logs, Oil Record Books, LOTO Logs, etc., monitoring critical equipment operating parameters and daily fluid levels.
• As part of the preventative maintenance system, ensure vessel’s condition monitoring equipment and tasks are maintained.
• Ensure vessel critical spare inventories are within designated Min/Max values and ordering parts as they’re consumed.
• Assist Maintenance Management & Shipyard teams to effectively identify work and plan for maintenance period/shipyard events.
• Participate in weekly Vessel Reliability Assured Maintenance (RAM) meetings.

Experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering or technical discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• Valid TWIC Card
• Preferred: valid USCG Chief Engineer License, valid Tankerman PIC Certificate, formal training in EMD & Caterpillar engines, hydraulic systems, and basic electrical systems, rigging and overhead lifting training

Other requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret documents, drawings (i.e. operating / maintenance manuals, system diagrams and electrical one-line diagrams).
• Confident and knowledgeable of Diesel Engine and Propulsion System Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting.
• Competent in all aspects of pneumatic, hydraulic, compressed air, fuel oil and lube oil system operation, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Solid knowledge in Basic Electrical machinery & Automation operation and troubleshooting
• Dredging experience
• Communication skills – Able to express ideas, provide clear direction, ensure audience understanding through 3-way communication.
• Maintains positive attitude and can motivate and improve team morale.
• Self-starter, motivated, someone who actively monitors work outside of the control room.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus program
• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting
• Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants’ 401(k) accounts based on company’s annual performance
• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.

GLDD participates in E-Verify as required by law.