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Watch Engineer


Job Location:

Houma, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary



Summary

The Assistant Engineer is Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch and is responsible for operating and maintaining vessel machinery and systems. Assists the Chief Engineer with assessing vessel and systems performance identifying malfunctions and their causes and determining and implementing solutions. Employees may be required to work non-regular workdays and shifts as well as work and travel out of the area.

Manson Construction Co. was founded in 1905 as a small pile-driving business supporting the early development of Seattles waterfront. Today Mansons legacy of quality marine services continues to grow at locations throughout North America. With more than 800 employees and a large fleet of equipment Manson supports high-profile marine infrastructure and energy projects across the nation.

Manson Construction represents generations of people families and communities whose commitment to success safety and ingenuity aligns with our core values: Take care of people; Do the right thing; and find a better way. At Manson we strive to create an engaging and respectful environment where employees can share their ideas. We recognize that our employees are Mansons number one asset and the reason why we continue to execute benchmark work in the marine construction and dredging industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs duties and carries responsibilities as outlined in the hopper Safety Management System including all procedures listed for the position in SMS 6.3-1 Positions and procedures cross reference. Supervises the engine team and unlicensed engine personnel when leading a team preforming specific tasks.
  • Must be familiar with the Safety Management System (SMS) and follow procedures.
  • Officer In Charge of Engineering Watch: Stands engine room watch and is responsible for engine ratings safe and efficient propulsion and auxiliary machinery operation while on watch.
  • Utilizes internal communications systems effectively.
  • Operates propulsion plant dredge equipment pumping systems auxiliary machinery and other vessel systems and associated controls.
  • Performs fueling lubrication and ballast operations and takes fuel and oil inventory.
  • Complies with pollution preventions requirements and applies precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment.
  • Operates troubleshoots and restores electrical electronic and control systems and equipment.
  • Uses hand tools machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair onboard.
  • Oversees and assists in installation fabrication maintenance repair and replacement of equipment and miscellaneous structures. Includes: welding painting cleaning greasing observation and inspections.
  • Works closely with the Chief Engineer to maintain vessel seaworthiness.
  • Maintains various logs and necessary reports to comply with company operating policies and procedures and all applicable statutory rules regulations and codes. Keeps relevant equipment documents/files log books and records up to date and according to statutory and company requirements.
  • Performs and documents tasks outlined in Engine Preventive Maintenance and Inspection (PMI) file.
  • Operates life-saving and emergency equipment. Performs duties required both drills and emergencies.
  • Participates in crew safety meetings and contributes to the safety of personnel and ship and must be able to provide medical first aid.
  • Ensures compliance with Mansons Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct. Maintain a high standard of ethical behavior encourages ethical behavior in others supports ethical decisions and actively seeks appropriate resolution to potential ethical conflicts.
  • Responsible for practicing safe work standards and promoting an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment as a condition of employment.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or abilities desired in candidates.

  • Must possess US Coast Guard license for Assistant Engineer for the position on board: Unlimited license (Limited Oceans and/or Limited Near Coastal acceptable for M/V Newport) as well as other credentials as per STCW SMS 6.2 Vessel manning and SMS 6.2-1 crew credentials checklist.
  • Education and Experience as required by STCW
  • Intermediate knowledge of MS Suite

Physical Demand

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to preform the essential functions.

Employee must be able to met the following physical requirements for this position such as: Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on marine vessels in water. Able to safely execute duties in and around heavy equipment/large machinery in marine dredging and marine construction job sites. Able to wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required of various construction work environments (hard hats personal floatation devices safety glasses respirators etc.)

Manson Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veteran status. Manson is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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Required Experience:

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