Assistant Port Engineer

About the role

McAllister Towing of Virginia is seeking a highly experienced Assistant Port Engineer to join our team in the Port of Hampton Roads, Virginia. The position involves fleet support in operational readiness, maintenance, and regulatory compliance for a specific region.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely data entry, filing, and retrieval of all accounts payable documents
• Assist Port Engineer to ensure all vessel engineers are properly trained, qualified, and comply with regulatory training and/or certification requirements
• Assist Port Engineer with the timely and cost-effective maintenance, repair, modifications, and refurbishment projects of existing fleet
• Assist Port Engineer with monitoring contractors and/or shipyard during maintenance and repair projects
• Conduct on-site surveys of vessels and equipment to determine maintenance and repair needs
• Analyze problems and interface with appropriate operations personnel
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Two years as an engineer on tugboats
• Mechanical experience working on Detroit Diesel 71 Series, EMD, Fairbanks Morse, and Caterpillar engines
• Electrical system experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• USCG Merchant Mariner Credential and Transportation Worker Identification Card
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• Maritime Academy graduate
• USCG license

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a sedentary office environment operating computers, telephones, radios, and standard office equipment
• Capable of climbing ladders and safely embarking/disembarking moored vessels
• Adequate vision (absent any color blindness or impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription lenses)
• Adequate hearing
• Capable of walking and standing on wet surfaces for extended periods
• Able to handle heavy lines and operate heavy machinery
• Ability to hoist oneself up and over a 12-inch wide, 6-foot-high barrier
• Sufficient strength to: Lift 100 lbs. from deck to waist level; Lift 50 lbs. from deck to shoulder level; Lift 35 lbs. from deck to overhead; and Pull (drag) 120 lbs. at least 20 feet

Pay & Schedule

FLSA Status: Professional Exemption