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Oiler


Job Location:

Houma, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary



Summary

The Oiler is responsible assisting the Chief and Watch Engineers with the maintenance and operation of all assigned vessel systems including hydraulics diesel engines mechanical and electrical systems. This position is on a non-live aboard Cutter Suction Dredge. The employee must be able to work 8 to 12 hour rotating shifts. Must be able to pass a post offer physical exam and drug screening. Must be able to provide transportation to and from the jobsite(s). Travel required and will be around 67%.

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:

  • Assists Chief/Watch Engineers with the installation fabrication maintenance repair and replacement of equipment (engines pumps fixtures and misc. structures) may include activities such as welding painting cleaning greasing and/or observation and inspection
    Maintains equipment logs through monitoring of various devices and record keeping systems: computers meters gauges and valves and helps ensure that machines and systems are in good running condition
  • Performs routine operation tasks with fueling and lubricating equipment such as hooking up hoses cleaning assisting with fuel transfers operations
  • Performs regular checks and visual inspections of equipment (engines motors pumps batteries gauges and valves)
  • Ensures compliance with Mansons Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct.
  • Responsible for practicing safe work standards and promoting an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment as a condition of employment.
  • Additional duties may be assigned

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 a working knowledge of equipment maintenance
  • Valid picture identification required
  • Valid Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) required
  • One-year marine experience preferred
  • Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) preferred
  • Must have the ability to give receive understand respond and follow verbal and written communication and instructions
  • Must be able to communicate take direction well and work cooperatively with other colleagues

Physical Demands

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

The employee must be able to meet the physical requirements of this position including:
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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In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status veteran status non-job related disability or any other protected group status.

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