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PCCI

Project Engineer II Naval Architect

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Support static and dynamic mooring analyses, including line tensions, component loads, anchor loads, and system performance evaluations. * Assist with engineering modeling * Support finite element ...

PCCI

Project Engineer II Naval Architect

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Support static and dynamic mooring analyses, including line tensions, component loads, anchor loads, and system performance evaluations. * Assist with engineering modeling * Support finite element ...

PCCI

Project Engineer II Naval Architect

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Support static and dynamic mooring analyses, including line tensions, component loads, anchor loads, and system performance evaluations. * Assist with engineering modeling * Support finite element ...

The Cooper Group, Inc.

Jr. Lineman

New Orleans, LA · On-site

Description Cooper Mooring Linemen perform the moorings and unmooring of vessels and barges along the Mississippi River. Work schedule and day to day tasks include: * Rotating* on call and 24-hour ...

Hanwha Ocean

Principal Draftsman [HOU]

Houston, TX · On-site

Mooring line configurations * Procedural story board drawings * Fabrication and as-built drawings * Ensure drawings comply with project specifications, company standards, and applicable codes and ...

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How much do mooring jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for mooring in the United States is $46.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.14 and $50.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Mooring job?

A Mooring job involves securing ships to docks, buoys, or piers using ropes, chains, and other equipment to ensure stability and safety. Workers in this role handle docking and undocking procedures, maintain mooring lines, and inspect equipment for wear or damage. This job is essential for port operations, preventing vessel movement due to tides, wind, or currents. Mooring professionals often work in ports, harbors, or offshore facilities and must follow strict safety protocols to prevent accidents.

What does a typical shift look like for someone working as a Mooring professional?

A typical shift for a Mooring professional usually involves coordinating vessel arrivals and departures, securing ships to docks using ropes or cables, and inspecting and maintaining mooring equipment for safety. Shifts can vary based on port schedules, including early mornings, nights, or weekends, and often require working outdoors in various weather conditions. Teamwork is crucial, as you will collaborate closely with ship crew, tug operators, and port supervisors to ensure smooth and safe operations. The work is physically demanding but offers a dynamic environment with the possibility to advance into supervisory or more specialized maritime roles over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Mooring position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mooring professional, you need practical knowledge of marine operations, good physical fitness, and experience in safely handling ropes, hawsers, and bollards, often acquired through on-the-job training or maritime qualifications. Familiarity with winches, capstans, and safety equipment is essential, and certifications such as STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping) may be required. Keen situational awareness, clear communication, and the ability to work well under pressure are valuable soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure both safe vessel docking and undocking and efficient teamwork in dynamic port or offshore environments.

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Infographic showing various Mooring job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,184 per year, or $46.2 per hour.

Boat Operator

Carlsen Mooring & Marine Services LLC

Beaumont, TX • On-site

$150 - $250/day

Full-time

Medical, Vision, Retirement

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources

Role Objectives: duties are performed at a variety of fixed water and water edge structures where ocean vessels and barges are moored and aboard floating lineman boats. Works in 2-6 men crews to conduct mooring and unmooring operations of vessels as well as launch services.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Captain/Boatman duties are performed at a variety of fixed water and water edge structures where ocean vessels and barges are moored and aboard floating linemen boats.
  • Operation of Linemen Mooring Boats.
  • Launch services as required.
  • Maintain desired courses, using navigational aids and steering mechanisms to guide boats.
  • Arrange repairs, fuel, and supplies for vessels.
  • Maintain equipment such as range markers, fire extinguishers, boat fenders, lines, pumps, and fittings.
  • Utilizes hand signals and verbal commands to ensure dock safety of crew.
  • Inspects and reports visual and auditory indications of line fraying, separation, or failure.
  • Never stands between a mooring line and quay edge.
  • Never stand in bight of any line.
  • Works in all types of weather elements.
  • Climbing vertical ladders to get on/off boats, docks, piers, wharves, dolphins and walkways.
  • Climbing descending water edge inclines of varying steepness, length, and construction ie Earth, rock, concrete, wood.
  • Manually pulling/pushing/lifting/dragging vessel/barge mooring lines from water to a mooring bollard/bit/cleat ashore or vice versa.
  • Identify best practices for training needs.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
  • Organizational skills
  • Initiative
  • Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Problem solving
  • Planning
  • Active listening
  • Service orientation
  • Marine Operations
  • Customer Service

Education/Exerience:
  • High School degree or equivalent or another related field required.
  • Boat operator certification required.
  • Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Upon Near Coastal Waters
  • Current TWIC
  • Hazard Awareness Training
  • Valid Drivers License

Physical Requirements:
  • Required to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, lift, pull, drag, reach; stand, walk, talk, hear and swim
  • Must exert up to 50 pounds of force/lifting/dragging, up to 150 pounds, and an amount of force constantly to move objects
  • Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as analyzing figures, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection, and using measurement devices
  • Worker is subject to environmental conditions both inside and outside, with no effective protection from weather, with sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard, and to physical hazards, such as moving parts, vehicles, electricity, heights, and large bodies of deep water

Working Conditions:
  • Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
  • Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
  • Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels, and the light is intense/glare.
  • Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
  • Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
  • Work surface is stable, height is elevated.
  • Worker is subject to environmental conditions both inside and outside, with no effective protection from weather, with sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard, and to physical hazards, such as moving parts, vehicles, electricity, heights, and large bodies of deep water