LNG Port Engineer

About the role

McAllister Towing LNG Services, LLC serves as technical manager for the Polaris New Energy LNG bunkering operation in Florida. The company operates the Articulated Tug Barge POLARIS/CLEAN CANAVERAL, consisting of a 4,000-horsepower tug fitted with a JAK-400 coupling system and a 5,500 cbm capacity barge. The ATB was constructed for coastwise transportation of LNG and delivery as a clean maritime fuel.

The LNG Port Engineer reports directly to the Vice President/General Manager and supervises vessel engineers.

Responsibilities

• Estimate, plan, and perform short- and long-term maintenance, repairs, and modifications on vessels for a specific region.
• Ensure all vessel engineers are properly trained, qualified, and comply with regulatory training and/or certification requirements.
• Assist in the development and adherence of the maintenance and repair budget.
• Supervise timely and cost-effective maintenance, repair, modification, and refurbishment projects of existing fleet.
• Develop dry-docking specifications, vendor bid packages, and evaluation of shipyard bid packages.
• Monitor contractors and/or shipyards during maintenance and repair projects.
• Conduct on-site surveys of vessels and equipment to determine maintenance and repair needs; make repair recommendations.
• Regularly communicate with and supervise vessel engineers regarding ongoing maintenance and repair schedules.
• Maintain machinery history documentation.
• Travel may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Five years as an engineer on boats and mechanical experience working on Detroit Diesel 71 Series, EMD, Fairbanks Morse, John Deere gensets, and Caterpillar engines.
• Electrical system experience.
• High School Degree or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field preferred; Maritime Academy graduate preferred.
• Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential and Transportation Worker Identification Card; USCG license preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Requirements

• LNG experience.
• Caterpillar Tier 4 Engine experience.

Physical Requirements

• Adequate vision (no color blindness or impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription lenses).
• Adequate hearing.
• Capable of walking and standing on wet surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Able to handle heavy lines and operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to climb a 12-foot ladder without assistance.
• 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.
  • Pull (drag) 120 lbs. at least 20 feet.