Dredge Engineer

Dredging Engineer

The Engineer is responsible under the direction of the Superintendent and Leverman to assist in the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of the dredge and associated machinery and equipment.  The Engineer is expected to exercise due diligence in the performance of duties in the interest of the crew, employer, customer and marine public at large.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior experience as Deckhand
• Knowledge, experience, skills, talent and ability to operate, maintain and repair dredge and tugboat machinery.
  • Intermediate fitter
  • Intermediate welder
  • Basic Hydraulics
  • Basic Electrical
  • Basic Mechanics
  • Elementary fluid flow (hydraulic dredging)
  • Basic rigging
  • Elementary pipe-fitting
  • Aptitude for operating machinery/equipment
• Basic seamanship skills and knowledge– splicing, rigging etc.
• Organizational and communication skills for effective teamwork.
• Ability to think through unexpected events effectively.
• Ambition, creativity, resolve, common sense and good judgment for effective problem solving.
• Administrative skills to maintain records and inventories.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s license from State of residence.

Next Generation Logistics is an equal-opportunity employer. Next Generation Logistics does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.