BOAT ENGINEER
Position Summary:
Terral RiverService, Inc. is currently looking for a Boat Engineer for our line boats to operate, repair and maintain the various systems aboard a vessel. This position reports to the Captain on duty under the supervision of the Port Engineer.
Essential Job Functions:
Applicants must be able to work a 28-day-on, 14-day-off or a 28-day-on, 28-day-off schedule.
Job duties are as follows, but not limited to:
- Operate a vessel's propulsion systems according to the Captain on duty, which includes, but is not limited to refueling, starting the engines, and regulating engine speed and power as directed.
- Engineers perform routine propulsion maintenance; isolate malfunctions observed during operation and perform repairs.
- Perform minor repairs on vessel systems (engines, generators, etc.)
- Performs general maintenance and repair work which includes, but is not limited to
- electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, ventilation, heating and cooling systems.
- Record and maintain engineering logs, such as speed and direction change orders and gauge readings.
- Maintain a vessel's inventory of mechanical parts and supplies.
- Communicate concerns & job-related issues to the Port Engineer and Captain.
- General boat cleaning and upkeep.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.