Chief Engineer
Company: MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY
Location: Muskegon
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
From the Great Lakes to the Illinois and Mississippi river
systems, Andrie is the Midwest's premiere marine transportation and
service company. Founded in 1988, we provide a wide range of
award-winning services to a broad range of customers - from local,
national, and global corporations to small and medium-sized
companies alike.Andrie prides itself on our knowledge of the
industry, experience on the water, our highly qualified people, and
superior specialized equipment. Andrie's multifaceted vessels lead
the Great Lakes in quality, performance, and delivery.From our
headquarters in Muskegon, Michigan, Andrie serves a diverse marine
customer base by executing Great Lakes projects and ventures from
the Atlantic to the Pacific, from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico.Our
mission at Andrie is to empower our employees to serve in a safe,
cost effective and environmentally sound manner. In order to
achieve this, we have made the promise to be the company of First
Choice. Andrie strives to be the company of First Choice for our
employees, customers, and our unique ecosystem that we operate
within. We believe in achieving this we all leave the world in a
better place for our future generations.As a member of the Andrie
team, our employees embody the integral Values of: Honesty, Safety,
Environment, Quality, Service, Relationships and Knowledge.Job
SummaryThe Chief Engineer assumes responsibility for all machinery,
onboard maintenance for the engine room's efficient and safe
operation and the operation of all mechanical equipment on the
ship. The Chief Engineer ensures that the engine room is suitable
for inspection by coastguard authorities and safeguards that there
is a surplus of fuel and spare parts. In an emergency Chief
Engineer will assume complete control of the engine room. The Chief
Engineer also works closely with the Captain occasionally holding
equal rank, to guarantee that the physical aspects of the vessel
are completely functioning safely and efficiently.Role and
ResponsibilitiesRole Specific Responsibilities-Directs and works
with crew members to ensure that all maintenance is completed
efficiently and accurately
-Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all machinery
on vessel, including preventative maintenance of all machinery
-Maintains, cleans, and organizes all tools, equipment, parts, and
supplies making sure that all inventory is up to date
-Retains and manages maintenance logs, supply orders, equipment
lists, etc.
-Ensures the Engine Department is operated in accordance with
applicable rules, regulations, and company standard operating
procedures
-Assists Fleet Engineer and Director of Engineering in the
efficient planning and execution of approved winter work
projects
-Confirms that the engine room is well kept and prepared for
inspection by higher authorities, and it is responsible if the
inspection finds the room unsatisfactory
-Delivers general daily operation communication and updates of the
engine room to the applicable crew
membersQualificationsEducation-Possess a valid USCG Engineers
License with a minimum of Chief Engineer Limited or a DDE
-Current CPR, First Aid, and Fire Fighting CertificatesExperience-2
years of maritime experience as Chief Engineer or military
equivalent preferred
-Knowledge of all vessel systems; hydraulic, pneumatic, electric,
diesels, propulsion, and auxiliariesKnowledge, Skills and
Abilities-Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with
the ability to adapt quickly to changing needs and priorities
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability
to flex own style as needed to influence and drive results with a
variety of colleagues including, vessel personnel, customers,
vendors, and regulatory personnel
-Ability to work within a multi-functional, organizational
structure and exhibits robust interpersonal skills
-Ability to mentor and teach various crew members
-Proficiency with managing and prioritizing multiple assignments
and tasks
-Self-motivated and ability to work within a fast-paced
environment
-Excellent critical and conceptual thinking skills and analytical
abilities which allow assessments of situations and
opportunities
Keywords: MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY, Grand Rapids , Chief Engineer, Engineering , Muskegon, Michigan
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