Port Engineer

Position Summary

The Port Engineer is the lead engineer of the local Moran fleet reporting directly to the General Manager. This position includes accepting a high level of accountability and displaying strong initiative for the operation and maintenance of the floating and support assets of the division, including providing direct support to the tug Captains & Engineers.

Effective communication, coordination and personnel interface are key to the success of this position. The Port Engineer is required to be fully conversant with, and continually set a good example of, safe working practices per Moran’s Mission, Vision and Values including compliance with the Safety Management System (SMS).

Specific Responsibilities

• Manage Local Engineering Activities
• Actively ensures safety of personnel and equipment is a priority before, during and after all work.
• Reviews daily engineering reports from vessels, as applicable.
• Implements and monitors the Preventive Maintenance Plan.
• Manages and performs vessel repairs.
• Recommends capital improvement projects to the General Manager.
• Ensures compliance of regulatory and ABS class obligations.
• Purchases engine department spares and consumables.
• Aids in developing marine engineers with development in training and qualifications including approval of their knowledge.
• Seeks out and implements cost-saving measures, where appropriate.
• Maintains an intimate knowledge of the vessels systems and leads troubleshooting efforts as needed.
• Maintains corporate databases as they apply to the Engineering Department.
• Receives PIC training.
• Receives Shipyard Competent Person training, including use of QRAE gas detection equipment.
• Interface with Regional and Corporate Engineering
• Sets up and coordinates with operations.
• Assists with specifications and information prior to a vessel dry docking.
• Shares information relevant to the engineering fitness of each assigned vessel.
• Manage Local Vendor Relationships
• Selects approved vendors utilizing a vetting criterion.
• Ensures a safe working environment including egress and ingress to vessel.
• Coordinates and schedules vendors with operations.
• Ensures Quality Control and SMS conformance relating to vendor behavior and performance.
• Reviews and approves vendor invoicing.
• Manage Direct Reports
• Ensures Assistant Port Engineer has identified goals to satisfactorily meet job requirements.
• Provides guidance and career development opportunities for Assistant Port Engineer.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced Marine Engineering expertise evidenced by at least a BS degree in Marine Engineering or equivalent experience, five or more years of relevant engineering experience in a licensed capacity, and past or current USCG engineering license.
• Must possess or be able to obtain TWIC documentation (including meeting the physical requirements of the USCG 719K physical exam).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs.
• Demonstrated good judgment, responsibility, work flexibility, and a high level of initiative and organization.
• Ability to travel when required, including air travel.
• Physical Demands of this Position Include the Ability To:
• Sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Frequently reach, bend, stoop, and crawl.
• Frequent walking and navigating stairs, ladders, and uneven surfaces.
• Occasional tool use to include wide range of combined physical motions.
• Occasionally lift 75 lbs.
• Speak, hear, and see (color vision required).

Pay Transparency

We offer competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a team-oriented work environment. We also provide medical, dental, and vision insurance, a health care flexible spending account (FSA), company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance plans, employee assistance, health advocate, and wellness programs, a generous 401(k) plan with employer non-elective, matching, and discretionary contributions, company-paid financial advice program, and tuition reimbursement program. Paid vacation is based on years of service.