Port Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Schedule routine maintenance of tugs and barges.
• Manage oil analysis program.
• Cook up the purchasing of parts and services for repair and maintenance projects.
• Perform inspections of vessels for repair & maintenance standards, regulatory Compliance and AWO RCP 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 Company is compliant with policies, USCG, ABS and environmental regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.
• . 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.
• Use of Computer (Word and Excel), Copier and Fax Machine.
• First Aid/CPR training preferred.