What are the responsibilities and job description for the OILER - DREDGE - MEMPHIS TN position at Encore Dredging Partners?
Dredge engine room experience is REQUIRED.
An Oiler is responsible for the care and upkeep of the engine room, tools, and machinery on the dredge and assisting the chief and engineer. They are also responsible for the care of any other equipment on the job and performing the duties prescribed by supervisory personnel. This includes helping on the deck, pontoon line or the disposal area (D.A.), and the operation of the anchor barge and skidder barge. Prior knowledge of the roles and duties as required.
Essential functions (This is not all-inclusive)
- Upholds the Company’s commitment to an injury-free workplace; leads and models safe work practices
- Follows all safety rules and regulations as well as all company policies and procedures
- Works safely around machinery; observes and instructs others in proper equipment use; uses/wears all required PPE
- Inspects all equipment onboard the dredge and in engine room and records observations in the engine room log
- Inspects safety equipment on the dredge and report findings to engineer and makes needed repairs or replacements
- Works under the direction of the chief, engineers, outside mechanic, captain, and deck captain
- Makes rounds through the engine room and dredge at least every hour on the half hour
- Takes bow sounding every hour and logs results
- Responsible for greasing fittings on dredge every hour and the swing shives at least once per shift
- Keeps engine room clean and wiped down, keep tools, hoses, extension cords and trash picked up and in proper place
- Assists chief, outside mechanics, and engineers in making repairs and performing maintenance which includes keeping engine room chipped and painted as directed
- Assists outside crew as directed with repairs and maintenance
Minimum Qualifications
- High School degree or equivalent
- Two or more years of experience as Oiler
- Excellent safety and mechanical skills
- Ability to meet physical requirements of the position as outlined in the Functional Job Description
- Must be able to successfully pass all pre-employment screening (drug test, fit test) in addition to random drug and alcohol testing
- Must be authorized to work in the US. This position is not eligible for work VISA sponsorship.
Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.
Encore Dredging Partners, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Acknowledgment
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the policy of the company to satisfy reasonable special accommodations for qualified disabled individuals. Employees with a disability may update their disability status and/or seek reasonable accommodation by contacting their Human Resources Representative.
