Validation Engineer jobs in Port Arthur, TX

Moran Towing Corporation (www.morantug.com) has an opportunity available for an Engineer, for Moran Port Arthur/Beaumont.  This is a full-time position.

Moran Towing Corporation is one of the oldest companies in America and has prospered by continuously reinventing itself for over 160 years. Starting in 1860 as a tugboat company, we have grown from those roots to become a dominant provider of commercial ship docking services, marine transportation, LNG support operations, environmental recovery, and commercial diving services. While economies, cultures, markets, and technology will always continue to evolve, our steadfast commitment to partnering with our employees and customers to solve our customers’ marine requirements has enabled us to stay the course year after year.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Engineer reports to the Captain or his/her designee as appropriate. The engineer has primary responsibility for the maintenance and operation of all machinery, associated systems and spaces.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Familiarizing himself or herself with the current operational status upon joining a boat with the off-going engineer.
• Properly turning over his/her duties to his/her relief.
• Reporting unsafe situations or opportunities for improvement.
• Completing general and planned maintenance schedules.
• Keeping the Captain and shoreside management apprised of all conditions, including requirements for maintenance, which may adversely affect the vessel or its operating schedule.
• Maintaining accurate and complete engine log, maintenance, and engine records.
• Monthly fuel and lube oil reporting.
• Supervising the procurement, loading, use, and transfer of:
  • Potable and ballast water,
  • Fuel oil,
  • Lube oil.
• When acting as PIC, complete and sign proper entries on the Declaration of Inspection form, and in the vessels Oil Transfer Procedure.
• Monitoring the quality and condition of engineering supplies.
• Maintaining inventories of adequate spare parts and tools.
• Working on deck, including ship docking and tug mooring operations.
• Acting as a lookout.
• Other duties as designated by the Captain or his/her designee.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC), or, if the applicable waterway is exempt from MMD requirements for mariners, the applicant must apply for a MMC within 60 days of their start date.
• Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).
• STCW certification (if required for service).
• USCG 719k Physical examination meeting Merchant Mariner Medical certification.
• Pre-Employment Drug Screening.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maritime experience working aboard a vessel.
• USCG engineering license.
• Excellent communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work safely in a marine setting.
• Walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently crouch or stoop.
• Climb/descend stairs and ladders.
• Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 60 lbs.
• Occasionally enter and work in enclosed spaces.
• Withstand exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, rain, cold and or/humidity.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation
• Career development opportunities
• Team-oriented work environment
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance, Health Advocate, and Wellness Programs
• Generous 401(k) Plan with employer non-elective, matching, and discretionary contributions
• Company paid Financial Advice Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Moran Towing Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.