Jr Assistant Port Engineer

About the role

The primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, procurement and shipment of parts and supplies for various CAPS operations daily. Under the direction of the Port engineer and Sr. Purchasing coordinator, this position will be involved in many aspects of CAPS and CVRF operations and will be responsible for warehouse operations, including managing receiving and inventory. The role utilizes the Tero Marine purchasing program, assists with property‑related manual tasks, handles PO tracking, vendor management, shipping and freight arrangements, and coordinates inventory levels with all vessels and vehicles in the fleet.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Port Engineer and Vessels regarding purchasing of parts and supplies for commercial fishing vessels.
• Issue and track purchase orders, review & fulfill requisitions.
• Coordinate shipping of parts and supplies to various Alaska ports, understanding location‑specific difficulties and time‑sensitive freight needs (air vs ocean vs USPS).
• Coordinate ordering and delivery of shipyard requisitions for each vessel while in shipyard; monitor daily parts deliveries and act as a runner to retrieve urgent and will‑call part needs throughout the greater Seattle area.
• Property tasks: daily yard walk‑abouts, opening/closing boom as needed, arranging property services such as window washers and carpet cleaners, and performing general maintenance as instructed by the Port Engineer.
• Manage CAPS warehouse; reorganize for better storage solutions per vessel.
• Liaison between Anchorage/Seattle offices and vessels for tracking purchases in Tero Marine software.
• Certified forklift driver.
• Property management training: Hazwoper, SY competent, crane certified, forklift certified.
• Willing to work on‑call hours during fishing season for purchasing.
• Dock cleaning of debris and emptying garbage cans once per week (or more as needed).
• Coordinate with Port Engineer on vehicle maintenance for all Coastal vehicles in Seattle and Dutch Harbor, including tabs and insurance tracking.

Requirements

• Some experience in a purchasing/shipping and receiving environment for procurement of parts and supplies preferred.
• Forklift certificate and boater’s card required.
• Ability to represent the company professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in Alaskan fisheries preferred.
• Familiarity with commercial fishing vendors and service providers in the Seattle area; strong understanding of commercial fishing vessels and their equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
• Highly organized with a positive “can do” attitude in a team‑oriented environment.
• Solid communication skills to establish relationships with internal and external customers.
• High level of attention to detail and willingness to be a team‑oriented problem solver.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) required; experience with Tero Marine software strongly preferred.
• Physical requirements: regularly remain stationary for long periods while operating office equipment; lift and move in excess of 50 lbs; stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch; spend long hours outdoors re‑mooring vessels; ability to start and operate a skiff or small watercraft safely; vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment; must work in a constant state of alertness and safely.
• Work environment: office setting with computer screens and fluorescent lighting; regular use of computer, keyboard, mouse; safe forklift operation; occasional extended travel around and outside the Seattle area to deliver parts to vessels; noise level varies by task; must be able and willing to board vessels, navigate small spaces, climb stairs and ladders, and travel to rural Alaska via various aircraft.

Pay

$65,000 - $75,000 DOE