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McAllister Towing · 2 hours ago

Licensed Engineer

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

McAllister Towing is a historic company located at the Port of Baltimore, providing docking and towing services since 1980. They are seeking a Licensed Engineer responsible for the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment on vessels, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Logistics & Supply Chain

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain and repair vessel propulsion systems, heating and ventilating systems, and other mechanical and electrical equipment on tugs and barges

Conduct engine room watches, maintenance and repairs; assist in deck evolution such as deck maintenance, housekeeping, cooking, making tow or mooring and un-mooring

Project a positive company image and maintain professional, amicable relationships with customers, pilots, terminal personnel and the public at all times

Familiarity with and adherence to all McAllister’s policies, procedures and Quality Safety Management System

Operate and maintain all onboard machinery in accordance with the policies and procedures in the QSMS

Maintain all arrangements, systems and components related to the watertight integrity of the vessel

Maintain vessel’s trim and stability by gauging tanks and reporting results, and conducting any transfers deemed necessary

Complete procurement, loading, discharge, transfer and use of all potable water, ballast water, fuel oil and lube oil, ascertaining that said products are of proper quality and quantity

Participate in barge loading and discharging; acting as PIC

Report hazardous occurrences, conditions or actions

Perform assigned firefighting, man overboard and abandon ship duties as assigned on the Station Bill

Assist the Master and/or Mate in the execution of emergency plans aboard the vessel

Participate in all training, drills and exercises

Complete planned maintenance, inspections, and repairs for tug and barge under the direction of the Engineer

Ensure that all work done on machinery is in accordance with safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment

Assist personnel of an assigned barge with completing scheduled maintenance and repairs

Perform maintenance and sanitation tasks on tug under the direction of the Engineer and Master

Properly and legibly complete, submit and maintain Engine Room Logs, Oil Record Books, service requests, requisitions, inspection reports and other records as directed by the Engineer

Ensure the Engineer is kept informed of the vessel requirements, conditions, scheduled maintenance and/or repair items that are beyond his/her ability to complete or items that are deferred for any reason

Qualification

U.S. Coast Guard LicenseMechanical Equipment MaintenanceVessel Propulsion SystemsHydraulic MachineryElectrical Equipment OperationSafety ProceduresRecord KeepingTeam Collaboration