Precon Marine Inc

Tugboat Engineer

On-Site

Chesapeake, Virginia

Full Time

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About the Position

Posted 1 week ago • Hiring One Candidate • Accepting Applications

About Us:

Established in 1993, Precon Marine, Inc. is a diversified marine contractor specializing in heavy marine construction, waterfront construction, and related services throughout the East Coast and abroad. Our commitment to innovation, efficiency, and integrity drives every aspect of our maritime operations. With a skilled offshore workforce and extensive equipment, we handle major bridge, pier, and bulkhead rehabilitation projects, subaqueous utility installations, and more. At Precon Marine, we take pride in our reputation for delivering quality work on time and within budget.

Role Overview:

As a Tugboat Engineer at Precon Marine Inc, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining tugboats to ensure safe and efficient marine operations. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with marine operations and construction teams to facilitate complex maritime tasks and support project needs. Working on-site in Chesapeake, Virginia, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering excellence in maritime construction.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Operate tugboats safely and efficiently during various maritime operations.
  2. Perform routine maintenance and inspections on tugboat machinery and systems.
  3. Assist with loading and unloading cargo safely while adhering to safety regulations.
  4. Document daily operations and report any issues to management promptly.
  5. Collaborate with the marine operations team to optimize vessel performance and navigation.

Qualifications:

You're a great fit if you have the following skills.

  1. Valid maritime certification and credentials for operating tugboats. Merchant Mariners' Credentials (Required) and TWIC Card (Required)
  2. Experience in marine operations, specifically in tugboat operations.
  3. Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in marine environments.
  4. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
  5. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Bonus If You:

  1. Have experience with heavy marine construction or related services.
  2. Possess additional certifications relevant to marine operation and engineering.
  3. Are familiar with the Chesapeake Bay and its operational challenges.

Employment Type & Availability:

This position is Full-Time, Monday through Friday.

Location:

This position is on-site only, located in Chesapeake, Virginia, and is open to applicants from Virginia and North Carolina.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

At Precon Marine, we prioritize efficiency, integrity, and innovation in our work. Our team is dedicated to delivering the highest quality marine solutions while fostering an environment of collaboration and excellence.

Benefits

401(k) Contributions

Medical Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Training and certification programs

Annual bonus

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

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Precon Marine Inc

Established in 1993, Precon Marine, Inc. is a diversified marine contractor specializing in heavy marine construction, waterfront construction and related services throughout the East Coast area and abroad. With an extensive inventory of equipment and a stable, skilled offshore workforce, Precon Marine is able to take on major bridge, pier, and bulkhead rehabilitation work, subaqueous utility installation as well as provide call-out services for underwater inspections and commercial diving needs.

In the marine construction industry, nothing speaks louder than a good quality job completed on time and on budget. At Precon Marine, Inc., we take pride in our success in just that - bid the job fairly, give the customer what he wants and finish the job on time. This is a huge undertaking in marine contracting; considering weather, environmental concerns, and unforeseen obstacles; any one of which can delay a project and increase costs. It is for these reasons we select our work carefully and stick to what we do best.

Precon Marine, Inc. operates from our main office, yard, and mooring facilities located on the Intracoastal Waterway, one of the busiest harbors on the U.S. east coast.

Building & Construction

Experience Required: Intermediate

Hourly Pay

On-Site

1401 Precon Drive

Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 United States

Full Time

50 - 100 Employees

Must be authorized to work in the USA

11+ Benefits

Job ID: BD-LAssyVq

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