Job Description

 

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.

 

Essential Job Functions

 

●      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

 

Qualifications

 

●      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

 

Required Certifications or Licenses

 

●      Valid Driver’s license

 

Physical Requirements

 

●      Must be willing to successfully complete a post-offer physical, drug screen and Motor Vehicle Record check

●      Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels

●      Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies, and parts, up to 50 lbs. unassisted

Compensation and Benefits

●      Competitive compensation and benefits program to include:

●      Annual base salary plus paid lodging accommodations, travel, and per diem

●      401k match

●      Profit sharing program

●      Tuition reimbursement program

●      Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability

 

Additional Duties

This Job Description does not cover all of the required duties, activities, functions, and responsibilities of the position, any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of Weeks Marine, Inc., with or without notice.

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Weeks Marine, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination, hostility, harassment, and retaliation.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Division Overview

The Weeks Dredging division is a respected marine contractor that owns, operates, and maintains a diverse and extensive fleet of dredging and support equipment.

We serve customers that require dredging for navigation and restoration, in turn maintaining the waterways that transport goods and fortifying our infrastructure and coastlines. Weeks provides a cohesive dredging services lifecycle. We specialize in both capital and maintenance dredging for deep or shallow draft navigation, as well as coastal restoration and protection. The division employs a talented and motivated workforce that includes managers, engineers, technicians, and support personnel — all with experience and qualifications that are second to none.

Our primary objective is to deliver exceptional customer service in the spirit of partnership, while upholding the highest levels of safety, environmental sensitivity, and operational efficiency.