Requisition ID:170617
Job Level:Entry Level
Home District/Group:Weeks Marine - Dredging
Department:Equipment
Market:Marine
Employment Type:Full Time
The Junior Port Engineer works for and with Port Engineers and Maintenance Engineers in the management of maintenance and repairs to dredging division's equipment.
Weeks Marine's vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.
This position will be based in Houma LA
* Assist, Port Engineer in all duties and responsibilities
* Assist in preparing and submitting maintenance and capital budgets for assigned equipment
* Assist in preparing specifications, scheduling, and management of equipment repair periods for equipment such as boats, barges, industrial barges and dredges, and/or land base heavy equipment such as excavators, cranes, dozers and marsh buggies
* Frequent equipment and jobsite visits and inspections
* Perform other duties as assigned by Port Engineer or Maintenance Engineers
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* 3+ years of experience in related field, Marine, offshore or heavy industrial background preferred
* Associate degree or higher in a marine or engineering discipline preferred
* Proficient skills in AutoCAD a plus
* Proficient skills in standard office software packages
* Ability to work a flexible schedule, additional hours as needed
* Ability to travel extensively
* This position requires fluent use of the verbal and written English language and understand hand signals
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Other Requirements:
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.