Port Engineer

Role Overview

• Schedule, coordinate, and perform vessel repair & maintenance.
• Coordinate purchasing of parts and repair services and supplies.
• Schedule routine maintenance requirements for tugs and barges.
• Perform inspections of vessels for repair & maintenance standards and procedures.
• Keep tugs and barges in compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Keep accurate records of all maintenance performed using company software program.
• Schedule, coordinate, and perform flow of work based on customer orders.
• Establish priorities and availability of personnel, equipment, and resources.
• Keep records of maintenance performed, hours used, fuel burned, and report to different funding agencies.
• Manage oil analysis program.
• Compile and prioritize worklists for each vessel for both routine and major maintenance (drydock periods).
• Track actual costs of repair and projects against budget.
• Perform emergency repairs on vessels as required.
• Perform in the company Spill Management team as assigned.
• Ensure the Company is compliant with policies, USCG, ABS and environmental regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience maintaining tugs and barges.
• Two (2) years of experience on tugs, tankers, oil barges or equivalent military experience.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the maritime industry.
• Four year college education in Maritime field, related studies or have (5) years of experience as engineer on tugs, or other sea going motorized vessels.
• Experience maintaining propulsion engines, deck machinery, electrical refrigeration, and sanitary equipment.
• S. Coast Guard license on a Merchant Mariner’s Document strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of oil transportation and marine industry preferred.
• Knowledge of tugs and barge maintenance systems and equipment.
• Ability to repair marine equipment on site under adverse conditions.
• Ability to work with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications.
• Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no guidance.
• Ability to get along with office staff and vessel crewmembers.
• Must be physically fit enough to board barges and tugs at sea and in port.
• Must be able to read, speak, write, type, and understand English in person and over the telephone.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with tank barge operations, ship operations, and terminal/refinery operations.
• Proficient using Microsoft Suite.
• Valid State drivers' license.
• Valid TWIC or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Must be physically fit enough to board barges and tugs at sea and in port.
• First Aid/CPR training preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) options
• Disability Insurance
• Sick pay
• Vacation pay
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule)
• Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs