Port Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Port Engineer to join our team at Ingram Marine Group in Reserve, LA. The ideal candidate should enjoy fixing things, solving problems, and ensuring smooth operation of our vessels.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring equipment is maintained to the standards Ingram has set
• Coinciding vessel maintenance, repairs, and downtime with engineering managers
• Coordinating with vendors to schedule and coordinate maintenance and repairs within required or requested timelines
• Assisting the Chief Engineer with repairs and maintenance underway and/or dockside
• Attending routine staff and overhaul meetings
• Working with vendors to accomplish repairs when needed
• Conducting annual performance evaluations with vessel engineers
• Managing vessel maintenance records in the vessel maintenance repair program (HELM)
• Assisting with communications to vessel engineers, troubleshooting problems, training of junior engineers, and gathering new ideas for all job task improvements
• Managing costs for all repairs and purchasing to control maintenance cost
• Communicating IBCO standards and policies to all vendors
• Collaborating with operations when scheduling vessel maintenance and repairs
• Supporting department activities with regular and prompt attendance
• Performing special technical assignments as directed by the Manager of Engineering
• Attending three vessel visits yearly on assigned vessels

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, technical school, or diesel college education preferred
• 2-3 years of related experience
• Valid driver's license
• Proven leadership skills
• Working knowledge of engines, gears, generators, hydraulics, basic electrical
• Intermediate computer skills and experience, Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment
• The ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Creative problem-solving skills
• The ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems remotely
• The ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with vessel crew, operations, safety, vendors, and USCG

Additional Information

• Must have the physical ability to transit all work environments for vessel and facility docks (i.e. lifting, climbing, confined spaces, maneuver hazardous areas)
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions
• Walking on uneven surfaces
• Traveling to other facilities
• On-call 24 hours/day and weekends in a rotating schedule, including holidays

Pay

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Schedule

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Benefits

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