Port Engineer

Ingram Barge Company•Reserve, LA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy fixing things, solving problems, and making sure things run smoothly? If so, you may be a great fit for the Port Engineer role at Ingram Marine Group in our Reserve, LA location. We’re looking for a technically minded individual to help maintain our vessels and keep them operating safely and efficiently. As a Port Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our boats meet United States Coast Guard regulations as well as Ingram’s own high standards. This role involves managing multiple projects, providing excellent customer support, solving complex engineering issues, supporting vessel crews, and working in a variety of outdoor environments. Safety is our top priority. At Ingram, we’re committed to protecting our people, our equipment, and the environment with a goal of zero harm.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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 weekend in a rotating schedule, including holidays

Responsibilities

Ensuring equipment is maintained to the standards Ingram has set
Coordinating vessel maintenance, repairs, and down time to engineering managers
Working with vendors to schedule and coordinate maintenance and repairs within required or requested timeline
Assisting the Chief Engineer with repairs and maintenance underway and/or dock side
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, gathering new ideas for all job task improvements
Managing costs for all repairs and purchasing to control maintenance cost
Communicate 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