Now Hiring QMED Oilers
Weeks Marine is looking for QMED Oilers to assist in operating, maintaining and repairing our vessel’s engineering and dredging equipment. From performing regular equipment inspections and logging conditions to assisting with repairs and maintenance projects, you’ll be an instrumental part of ensuring safe and efficient operations of our marine construction and dredging projects.
- Daily pay rate is $401.16 for 12-hour shift
- Paid travel from home airport to work location and back (anywhere in the Continental U.S.).
- 21 days on/21 days off rotation
Job description/duties:
- Responsible for monitoring the safety and pollution prevention aspects of vessel operations
- Perform inspections and log the condition of the equipment
- Report any unusual machinery operations to the watch engineer
- Maintain the cleanliness of engine spaces and equipment
- Participate in all repairs and maintenance projects
- Grease machinery and take soundings for storage tanks
- Serve as an engineering watch stander and be responsible for the maintenance, safety procedures and other duties as assigned by watch engineer
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Follows company and work site safety policies and procedures
- Paid travel from home airport to work location and back (anywhere in the Continental U.S.).
- Per diem paid for travel days: $45 per diem on travel day into assignment, $45 per diem plus 12 hours pay on travel day out from assignment
- Live on board
$2,100 Referral Bonus: Eligibility begins after the referred employee returns for their third rotation, $700 is paid per rotation until bonus is met.
Referral must be employed for the duration of bonus payout period.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Individual Retirement Account Plan (IRAP) - Portable retirement
- Company paid sign-on bonus paid twice a year
- Company paid travel to and from vessel
- One paid travel day per rotation
- Paid holidays
- Eligible to contribute to WMI 401(k)
- Ability to work rotational 12-hour watch
- Ability to live aboard vessel for full rotation (21 days on/21 days off), with adjustments as necessary
- Willingness and ability to travel
- Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
- Possess all valid credentials and ensure they are within a minimum of six months from expiration
- QMED – Oiler, or higher
- Basic Training
- STCW Medical Certificate
- Able Seafarer – Engine
- VPDSD
- RFPEW
TWIC
Valid Driver’s License, preferred
- Ability to push, pull, bend, or stand for long periods and climb ladders
- Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies, and parts, up to 50 lbs. unassisted
To express interest in an opportunity, submit your contact information and a project team member will contact you to discuss further.
Weeks Marine is proudly affiliated with the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots for this role, all qualified candidates need to either already be enrolled with the applicable hall or willing to do so.
Weeks Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to treat applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran status or military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.
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