Description <-- Simple Share Buttons Adder 7.4.17 simplesharebuttons.com -->TwitterLinkedinFacebookGooglePinterestemailAbout the CompanyGreat Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and is fully engaged in expanding into the 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 a large 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 Companys Incident-and Injury-Free IIF safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Companys culture. The Companys commitment to the IIF culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.The opportunityThe First Assistant Engineer assigned to work on a Hydraulic Suction Dredge is responsible for all of the mechanical and electrical equipment motors and engines onboard the vessel. Heshe often works alongside the Chief Engineer on a project when repairs are needed. Heshe performs many routine tasks such as hooking up hoses cleaning up and assisting with fuel transfer operations. Heshe will troubleshoot with the Chief Engineer and other crew members when conducting a repair or to determine a malfunction. Heshe makes periodic checks and visually inspects equipment such as but not limited to engines motors pumps batteries gauges and valves. Heshe will maintain logs ledgers and work orders regarding the overall performance of the dredges equipment by monitoring various computer devices meters and gauges. May lift carry pull or push items weighing up to 75 lbs. when assisting with repairs the length of the vessel and below deck.Responsibilities and functions includePerforms routine tasks such as hooking up hoses cleaning up and assisting with fuel transfer operationsAssist the Chief Engineer and other crew members when conducting repairs or performing routine maintenanceMakes periodic checks and visually inspects equipment such as but not limited to engines motors pumps batteries gauges and valvesMaintain logs regarding the overall performance of the dredges equipment by monitoring various computer devices meters gauges and valvesMay lift carry pull or push miscellaneous equipment supplies and parts weighing up to 75 lbsExperience requiredMust have at least 1 year of experience as Watch Engineer or &8220Engineer-of-the-Watch&8221 or prior watch standing experience in engine rooms or heavy machineryMust be able to learn engineering systems associated with dredge equipmentMust be able perform specialized work aboard the Dredge and attendant plantMust be able to travel nationwideExcellent written and oral communication and organizing skills - in a fast-paced multi-task work environmentOther requirementsMust have a valid TWICMust have a valid Drivers License and reliable transportationMust have a high school diploma or equivalentMust be able to lift carry pull or push parts or supplies weighing up to 75lbsProficient computer skills and maintaining information data basesNS Enterprise experience preferredGreat 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.
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