About the Organization Rose Cay Maritime (RCM) is a growing company focused on reimagining the Jones Act to lead in the Energy Transition. Founded in 2021, RCM has undertaken one of the most complex projects in the Jones Act, acquiring one of the largest Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) fleets and putting the vessels into service with the world's leading energy companies as a new entrant. RCM now operates a Jones Act fleet of 18 vessels on all three coasts consisting of tugs ranging from 4,000 to 10,000 HP and barges ranging from 55,000 to 260,000 bbls.RCM is tactical with a unique culture of entrepreneurial ingenuity within the Jones Act - our innovative employees and advisory board are industry leaders with expertise across maritime operations, supply chain, logistics, data analytics, and real asset investment. RCM provides safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly solutions in the mission critical energy supply chain for Fortune 100 companies.Dove Cay, LLC, an affiliate of Rose Cay Maritime, LLC, is a provider of crewing and technical management services to owners of Jones Act vessels that provide maritime shipping services for clean and traditional energy products to a variety of customers across the U.S. EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Description Rose Cay Maritime is in search of Chief Engineers to add to our growing team. We are looking for experienced Chief Engineers for our Gulf and Northeast Fleets!Responsibilities:
- Head of the Engineering Department (reports to the Master).
- Ensures vessel is operated in accordance with vessel COI (if applicable) and stability letter; and all crew fully implement and operate the vessel in compliance with the Company CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY approved TSMS.
- Reports all deficiencies to equipment or the vessel, observations of safety hazards and TSMS non-conformities to the OICNW or Master.
- Ensures maintenance and inspections required by the PM or the Master are completed. Maintain records of maintenance and inspections in the PM. Report any instance an inspection or maintenance activity cannot be completed to Master.
- Ensures that the Assistant Engineer is adequately familiarized to perform his duties.
- Ensures that records of maintenance are maintained within the PM.
- Report machinery deficiencies and repair requests to the Master and Marine Superintendent.
- Request engine room spares/stores.
- Inventories spare parts, recording same on the Major Spare Parts Inventory Form and in the PM.
- Identifies and remedies (if possible) defects in the vessel's machinery/systems.
- Designated Person in Charge (PIC) for fuel transfers and bunkering.
- Communicates the status of machinery and systems prior to taking leave.
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Position Chief Engineer Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Position Requirements
- Prior tugboat/ATB experience is preferred.
- Must have current, up to date USCG Merchant Mariner Credential with minimum DDE 4000 (Non SOLAS) and minimum Chief Engineer 1600 (SOLAS), Passport, STCW (SOLAS) and TWIC card.
- Able to be medically fit for duty upon pre-employment physical, annual physical, and drug screening.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Typical Schedule consists of 28 days on and 28 days off.
Number of Openings 5 Post Internal Days 5 Location Dove Cay LLC This position is currently accepting applications.