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Towing Industry Engineer
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
Maintain the
vessel's engine room and equipment in a state of readiness to perform work for
customers as needed. Perform start up and shut down, troubleshooting, and heavy
maintenance of vessel power and propulsion systems. Job includes pulling heavy
lines and hoses, working on oil and cargo barges, general vessel maintenance,
and other tasks that may be assigned from time to time. Perform work as directed
by captain and/or mate of vessel.
Andrew Foss in action
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
The
job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Engine
Room work:
Preventive
maintenance and underway repairs on main engines and gears, pumps, motors,
plumbing, deck machinery (including towing winch(es), and auxiliary generator
units
Perform
routine periodic maintenance about tug and on barge as needed
Maintain
proper liquid levels for tug operations
Perform
lubrication services
Monitor
and record operating condition of engine room equipment
Maintain
daily log with proper readings and times
Engine
room must be kept clean and ready for operation at all times
Wash
down engine room weekly and at every decrew
Fuel
tug.
Deck work:
Make up all tows as directed by captain or mate.
Use
the radio
Knot
tying, line/wire splicing, make up and handle heaving lines and messengers
Make
up and throw heaving lines
Properly
tie off barge tows
Give
proper direction and distance signals and information
Paint
inside and outside of tug on an on-going basis
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must
be able to comprehend and respond and carry out specific orders from the captain
or mate.
Ability to communicate effectively with captain, mate, co-workers, dispatchers,
and customers in English.
Ability to learn and make application of safety awareness, injury prevention,
and fire fighting.
Carry out essential job responsibilities and duties listed above with a minimum
of direction.
Must be able to understand and use information contained in cargo information
cards and material safety data sheets.
Operate all fire fighting and life saving equipment aboard.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Must be
able to read, speak, write, type and understand English in person and over the
phone.
EQUIPMENT
AND MACHINERY USED:
Work
aboard boats and barges using pike poles, heavy lines, winches, mechanical tools
for repairs, paint, thinner, paint brushes/rollers, paint chipping tools,
cleaning solvents, kitchen utensils/cookware, power cords.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Two years
previous work experience on marine diesels necessary.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Coast
Guard Engineer license preferred.
Must secure a Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document within 180 days of hire.
Must complete fire fighting training within 6 months of hire.
Must have a valid first aid certificate.
Must have CPR training.
Complete HAZWOPER training within 90 days of hire.
OTHER DUTIES:
Loading
supplies.
General cleanup of tugs and barges.
General cooking and galley duties as may be required.
Fill out material requisitions and work order forms.
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