Vessel Chief Engineer
American Commericial, New Orleans, LA, United States
Vessel Chief Engineer
American Commercial Barge Line is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Vessel Chief Engineer to join our maritime team. As a Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of our vessel's propulsion systems, machinery, and equipment. If you are a dedicated maritime professional with a proven track record of excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting and rewarding opportunity.
Your impact will include overseeing the daily operations of the vessel's engine room, ensuring the safe and efficient functioning of all machinery and systems. You will plan and execute routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections of all engine room equipment and systems, including engines, generators, pumps, and auxiliary machinery. You will report accurately the fuel, water, lube status, and consumption to the wheelhouse daily. You will ensure strict adherence to safety procedures and regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment, and conduct safety drills and training for the engine room crew. You will maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, spare parts inventory, and equipment performance. You will ensure that the engineer trainee assigned to the vessel receives maximum exposure to and instruction in a wide variety of engineering duties and report progress to the Mgr. of Boat Maintenance Vessel Training. You will be prepared to respond to emergencies, including engine room fires, equipment failures, and other critical situations, following established emergency procedures.
You will need to have a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years of experience with electronic engines (CAT, GE or EMD 710), a valid driver's license, strong communication skills, verbal and written, manage maintenance inventory, the ability to work independently and with sense of urgency, an active TWIC, proficiency in operating and maintaining vessel propulsion systems, including diesel engines and power generation systems, strong knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to engine room operations, excellent leadership and communication skills, ability to work well under pressure and make sound decisions in emergency situations, familiarity with environmental regulations and best practices for reducing a vessel's environmental impact, physical fitness and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, and commitment to maintaining a clean and safe engine room.
Even better if you have vocational training or US Coast Guard License, experience with electronic engines (CAT, GE or EMD 710).
Reasons you will love working at ACBL include a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunity for career growth within our maritime division, ongoing training and professional development opportunities, a safety-oriented work culture, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Employee Assistance Program, and well-maintained vessels and equipment.
American Commercial Barge Line is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Vessel Chief Engineer to join our maritime team. As a Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of our vessel's propulsion systems, machinery, and equipment. If you are a dedicated maritime professional with a proven track record of excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting and rewarding opportunity.
Your impact will include overseeing the daily operations of the vessel's engine room, ensuring the safe and efficient functioning of all machinery and systems. You will plan and execute routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections of all engine room equipment and systems, including engines, generators, pumps, and auxiliary machinery. You will report accurately the fuel, water, lube status, and consumption to the wheelhouse daily. You will ensure strict adherence to safety procedures and regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment, and conduct safety drills and training for the engine room crew. You will maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, spare parts inventory, and equipment performance. You will ensure that the engineer trainee assigned to the vessel receives maximum exposure to and instruction in a wide variety of engineering duties and report progress to the Mgr. of Boat Maintenance Vessel Training. You will be prepared to respond to emergencies, including engine room fires, equipment failures, and other critical situations, following established emergency procedures.
You will need to have a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years of experience with electronic engines (CAT, GE or EMD 710), a valid driver's license, strong communication skills, verbal and written, manage maintenance inventory, the ability to work independently and with sense of urgency, an active TWIC, proficiency in operating and maintaining vessel propulsion systems, including diesel engines and power generation systems, strong knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to engine room operations, excellent leadership and communication skills, ability to work well under pressure and make sound decisions in emergency situations, familiarity with environmental regulations and best practices for reducing a vessel's environmental impact, physical fitness and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, and commitment to maintaining a clean and safe engine room.
Even better if you have vocational training or US Coast Guard License, experience with electronic engines (CAT, GE or EMD 710).
Reasons you will love working at ACBL include a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunity for career growth within our maritime division, ongoing training and professional development opportunities, a safety-oriented work culture, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Employee Assistance Program, and well-maintained vessels and equipment.