Port Engineer - Westwego, LA

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Job Title: Port Engineer - Westwego, LA
Location: Westwego, LA, South United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Engineering
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Port Engineer - Westwego, LA

This is a full-time, exempt level position.

Position Summary:

ADM is seeking a port engineer to oversee lineboat projects, overhauls and shipyard repairs at our American River Transportation Company (ARTCo) in St. Louis, MO. This position reports to the lineboat Vessel manager in Westwego, LA.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs major and specialized mechanical overhaul and repair work on gasoline and marine engines, motors, and related marine equipment and systems using schematic charts and technical manuals
Perform project manager functions for various shipyard periods and major repairs/conversions
Establishes, maintains, and supervises preventive maintenance programs for marine engines and related marine equipment, including main engine and generator overhaul program.
Troubleshoots and tests marine equipment to determine need for repairs or adjustments
Operates hand and power tools associated with marine engine and equipment repair
Supervises shop employees including mechanics and utility personnel.
Purchases parts and supplies
Writes specifications for and recommends purchase of marine equipment
Compile work and time schedules
Analyze reports, maintain engineering computer programs, and maintain underwater spares inventory
Follow USCG and other government regulations
Research, develop, and implement special project, both in engineering and other departments
Promote safe working environment for all employees
Promotes the ADM Way and Core Values
Ability to manage a diverse team
Able to communicate with all levels of the organization

Job Requirements:

Must be able to perform skilled work in the maintenance and repair of marine engines, marine machinery, and related equipment
Must be able to perform computer skills, including emailing, Microsoft office applications, and internet-based applications
Possess working knowledge of electrical, computer, hydraulic and fluid systems, fuel systems, general mechanical knowledge of all vessel operations
Possess good communication skills
Experience in vessel new construction is preferred
Promote safe working environment for all employees
Promotes the ADM Way and Core Values
Ability to manage a diverse team
Able to communicate with all levels of the organization

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing and operating a keyboard for extended periods of time
Walking, balancing, bending, lifting and carrying weight or 50 pounds or more
Grasping, reaching, sitting, standing, turning, twisting
Written and oral communication skills
Working indoors and outdoors for extended periods of time in environments at varying temperatures and noise levels
Kneeling, climbing stairs/ladders and working on the telephone

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Job Post Date: 06/25/26