Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer on our tug Independence The person responsible for operating and maintaining all main propulsion and auxiliary machinery on the vessel, and is knowledgeable of the boat's operational readiness and any limitations imposed by planned/unplanned outages. Working a 2 week on 2 week off rotation.

• Responsible for the Engineering room
• Responsible for maintenance of all vessel equipment and systems
• Ensures that the equipment is maintained to ABS, company, and Coast Guard requirements
• Ensures that records of maintenance are maintained
• Reports machinery deficiencies and repair requests to the Master & maintenance division
• Requests Engine Room Spares/Stores
• Identify and remedy (if possible) any defect to the vessel’s machinery/systems
• Designated Person In Charge of Fuel Oil transfers and bunkering
• Responsible for fueling, lubing and watering the boat in accordance with proper procedures and within the constraints of federal, state and local regulations
• Proper discharge of slops/bilges/sewage and solid waste in accordance with the Waste Disposal Plan
• Completes logbook and other engine related records
• Performs maintenance duties as required by the Master, Port Engineer, Marine Superintendent
• Operates machinery/systems as required
• Line Handling, assisting deckhands.