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About the Company:

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and is fully engaged in expanding into the developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 135-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates a  large diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

The opportunity:

The First Assistant Engineer assigned to work on a Hydraulic Suction Dredge is responsible for all of the mechanical and electrical equipment, motors and engines onboard the vessel.  He/she often works alongside the Chief Engineer on a project when repairs are needed.  He/she performs many routine tasks such as hooking up hoses, cleaning up and assisting with fuel transfer operations.  He/she will troubleshoot with the Chief Engineer and other crew members when conducting a repair or to determine a malfunction.  He/she makes periodic checks and visually inspects equipment such as, but not limited to: engines, motors, pumps, batteries, gauges and valves.  He/she will maintain logs, ledgers and work orders regarding the overall performance of the dredge’s equipment by monitoring various computer devices, meters, and gauges.  May lift, carry, pull or push items weighing up to 75 lbs. when assisting with repairs, the length of the vessel, and below deck.

Responsibilities and functions include:

• Performs routine tasks such as hooking up hoses, cleaning up, and assisting with fuel transfer operations
• Assist the Chief Engineer and other crew members when conducting repairs or performing routine maintenance
• Makes periodic checks and visually inspects equipment such as, but not limited to: engines, motors, pumps, batteries, gauges, and valves
• Maintain logs regarding the overall performance of the dredges equipment by monitoring various computer devices, meters, gauges, and valves
• May lift, carry, pull, or push miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts weighing up to 75 lbs

Experience required:

• Must have at least 1 year of experience as Watch Engineer or "Engineer-of-the-Watch" or prior watch standing experience in engine rooms or heavy machinery
• Must be able to learn engineering systems associated with dredge equipment
• Must be able perform specialized work aboard the Dredge and attendant plant
• Must be able to travel nationwide
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizing skills – in a fast-paced multi-task work environment

Other requirements:

• Must have a valid TWIC
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push parts or supplies weighing up to 75lbs
• Proficient computer skills and maintaining information data bases
• NS Enterprise experience preferred

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.

GLDD participates in E-Verify as required by law.

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