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Overview

Moran Towing Corporation has an opportunity for an Assistant Engineer for Moran Transportation. This full-time position involves assisting with the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of machinery and associated systems on board vessels.

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to policies and procedures in the Safety Management System (SMS).
  • Liaise with off-going engineers to become familiar with machinery and equipment.
  • Keep the Chief Engineer informed of unusual conditions requiring maintenance or repair.
  • Maintain accurate Engine Log, Oil Record Book, and maintenance records.
  • Assist with monthly fuel and lube oil reporting requirements.
  • Assist with loading, use, and transfer of fuel oil and other liquids.
  • Monitor the quality and condition of spare parts and engineering supplies.
  • Assist onboard the barge as directed by the Chief Engineer or Captain.
  • Complete general and planned maintenance tasks as assigned.

Requirements

  • 3rd Assistant Engineer Unlimited Oceans or equivalent certification.
  • STCW endorsement as Chief Engineer or OICEW and other required STCW endorsements.
  • Current Medical Certificate.
  • Valid passport.
  • Valid TWIC.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a maritime or related field (preferred).
  • 1-2 years sea going experience (preferred).
  • Proficiency in MS Office (preferred).

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Career development opportunities
  • Team-oriented work environment
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Ability to work safely in a marine setting and withstand exposure to environmental conditions.
  • Travel a minimum of 50% of the year.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Career development opportunities
Team-oriented work environment
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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How this job compares in Staten Island, NY

Pay in context

At roughly $55/hr, this posting sits about 71% above the $32/hr median for welding jobs across New York — toward the top of a $27–$40/hr middle band drawn from 139 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 89% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Staten Island, NY

Staten Island, NY currently has 9 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 6 employers. 5 of them were added in the last week. Across New York as a whole we're tracking 219 other active welding openings from 146 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Staten Island, or widen the search to New York.

Moran Towing Corporation currently has 1 other opening live in New York, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in New York at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in New York, NY (17), Randstad USA (6), and Philips (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New York, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are New York at $45/hr, Brooklyn at $30/hr, and Latham at $24/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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