Seabulk Towing :: Careers

The Engineer must professionally repair all machinery and equipment on board the tug within his/her capacity. If shoreside help is required, the Engineer shall notify the Captain, who in turn, will notify the Port Engineer, to make arrangements for assistance. The Engineer’s duties include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Operate and maintain main and auxiliary engines, air compressors, hydraulic, electrical, water, sewer, heating, cooling and firefighting systems.

2. Conduct maintenance and housekeeping duties on applicable machinery and in engineering spaces.

3. Monitor all engineering systems and gauges as per established schedule.

4. Perform required Preventative Maintenance (PM’s) as per scheduled database.

5. Monitor, repair and maintain machinery outside the engine room, such as refrigerators, air conditioning compressors, fans, generators, fire control systems, winches, fuel valves, vent pipes, dampers, lighting etc.

6. Order necessary fuel oils and lubes and safely transfer same. The licensed Engineer is the vessel designated Person In Charge of transfer operations ( PIC).

7. Take accurate soundings and water cuts before and after fueling…log results. Collect fuel oil samples from delivering unit and maintain onboard until next fueling. Check all applicable items and sign hazardous products transfer form. Declaration of Inspection (DOI).

8. Order all necessary parts/supplies using Seabulk Towing (SBT) Requisition Forms. Keep vessel Captain informed of all requisition requests.

9. Complete SBT Requisition Form for work that is beyond his/her capabilities and distribute to applicable shore side personnel. Keep vessel Captain informed of all work order requests.

10. Assist on deck as required.

11. Maintain all firefighting equipment and fire control/alarm monitoring systems. The vessel Engineer is the designated firefighting specialist onboard.

12. Train vessel personnel in the safe, efficient use of onboard firefighting equipment, including emergency breathing apparatus, if supplied.

13. Use hand, air and electric tools safely.

14. Keep engineering spaces clean, orderly and painted.

15. Wear personnel protective equipment (PPE) as outlined in Company Policy directives, memos and manuals.

16. Participate in all emergencies drills.

17. Report all unsafe conditions to the vessel Captain immediately. Correct unsafe conditions as they are observed and within your area of responsibility.