What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oiler position at Great Lakes Dredge & Dock?
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
We are seeking Oilers for our hydraulic dredge and support boats near the Gulf Coast. An Oiler oils and greases marine equipment such as diesel engines, pumps, shafts and bearings. He/she may operate marine diesel engines and other machinery and relieve the engineer on main engine and generator watch in the engineers control booth. The Oiler will assist in making engine room repairs, and will inspect levels in fuel, water, oil and slop oil tanks. May lift, carry, pull or push miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts weighing up to 75 lbs.
REQUIREMENTS
- Commitment to work safety and follow all safety policies and procedures
- To perform specialized work aboard the dredge and attendant plant
- Complete a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen and background checks
- Valid TWIC card required
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.
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