Chief Engineer – Vessel Engineering
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Houma, LA
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Chief Engineer – Vessel Engineering role is onsite in Houma, LA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports safe and efficient offshore operations through vessel engineering oversight. The Chief Engineer maintains vessel systems, ensures regulatory compliance and leads engineering crew activities. By monitoring performance, resolving equipment issues and coordinating with the Captain and shore-side management, the role helps keep vessel operations ready and reliable.
What you'll do
- Oversee and maintain vessel mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, focusing on diesel-electric propulsion and dynamic positioning systems
- ensure compliance with USCG, ABS and ISM standards
- troubleshoot, diagnose and repair critical systems
- monitor engine performance and fuel efficiency
- manage and train engineering crew
- coordinate operational readiness with the Captain and shore-side management
- maintain maintenance, inspection and repair records.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- chief engineervessel engineeringhouma labordelon marineonsiteuscg licenseoicewstcwtwicdiesel-electric propulsiondynamic positioningoffshore operations
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Why this role
Requires a valid USCG Chief Engineer license for motor vessels with OICEW, STCW certification and a valid TWIC card. Offshore or subsea support vessel experience is preferred.
About the employer
Bordelon Marine Personnel LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 54
- Industry
- Engineering Services
- Occupation code
- 17-2121.00
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Listing ID: 0a042caa-73c6-4030-9e23-dd38f3952908