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Job Description

Overview

McAllister Towing, a company with a long history of providing tugboat services in New York Harbor, is seeking highly qualified Licensed Engineers to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment on board their vessels.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment on the boat.
  • Keep the Captain informed of any issues or concerns.
  • Maintain the good condition and efficiency of the entire machinery plant of the vessel.
  • Supervise the procurement, loading, use, transfer, and discharge of all potable water, ballast water, fuel oil, and lube oil.
  • Repair all machinery and equipment onboard the vessel within capacity.
  • Complete the daily engine log each day.

Requirements

  • Valid Merchant Mariner’s Credential.
  • Valid TWIC Card.
  • Valid Engineering License.
  • Must pass pre-employment drug test.
  • Must pass pre-employment physical.
  • A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Additional Information

  • The salary is a day rate starting at $633.00 to $750.00 a day, depending on experience.
  • The position requires physical ability to operate heavy machinery and perform repair work in close quarters.
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in New York, NY currently run a median of $41/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $34–$53/hr across 28 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in New York, NY

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