Careers
Engineer
The job at a glance
| Where | McKees Rocks, PA · Hannibal, OH |
|---|---|
| Pay | Call for pay: (412) 628-5087 |
| Hitch | Set by the boat and the run. Call the office for the rotation. |
| Shift | Set by the boat. Call the office. |
| Start date | Always hiring |
What you will do
- Run and maintain main engines and generators
- Keep up the fuel, lube, cooling, and bilge systems
- Service steering gear, winches, and deck machinery
- Do scheduled maintenance and log it for Subchapter M
- Troubleshoot and repair underway when it is safe to do so
- Track parts and order supplies through the office
- Show the deck crew safe engine-room practice
What you need
Required
- At least 18 years old
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Federal law requires it for vessel crew.
- TWIC card in hand, or able to get one before orientation
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen and take part in random testing
- Reliable transportation to crew change
- Experience maintaining marine or heavy diesel engines
- Able to read schematics and service manuals
- Able to keep written maintenance records
Nice to have
- EMD, Caterpillar, or Cummins engine families
- Generators, hydraulics, and marine electrical
- Welding and fabrication
- Designated Duty Engineer or another Coast Guard credential
- Subchapter M recordkeeping experience
Nothing on this list is required. Apply without it.
Your TWIC
You must be able to obtain a TWIC before orientation. A TWIC is a federal ID card from the TSA. It takes a few weeks to get, so start early if you do not have one.
The physical work
This job is hard on the body. On any day you can expect to do all of this, with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Lift and carry 50 to 100 pounds
- Climb ladders and work in the engine room in heat and noise
- Work in tight spaces, kneeling and overhead
- Work outdoors on deck in all weather
- Wear a work vest, hard hat, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots
If a disability makes part of this hard, tell us and we will look at what can be done. Call (412) 628-5087.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
Before you apply
Drug and alcohol testing
Every safety-sensitive crew member is in a drug and alcohol testing program that meets 46 CFR Part 16. You will take a pre-employment drug screen before you start, you will be enrolled in random testing while you work here, and you may be tested after a serious marine incident or for reasonable cause. Applying means you understand this. You sign the actual consents when the sample is collected.
Equal opportunity
Borghese Lane is an equal-opportunity employer. We hire on ability. We do not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Citizenship or permanent residency
We ask about citizenship or permanent residency only for jobs on a vessel. Federal law (46 U.S.C. 8103) requires licensed officers on U.S.-flag vessels to be U.S. citizens, and other crew to be citizens or lawful permanent residents.