Port Engineer

Allen Marine Inc•Ketchikan, AK

About The Position

The Port Engineer is responsible for the oversight of the shoreside engineering team and the Allen Marine Tours fleet of vessels. The Port Engineer manages all maintenance and repairs of vessel equipment and machinery. The successful candidate will create and implement a preventative maintenance system, along with managing engineers to ensure all maintenance and repairs are being carried out on the vessels throughout the year.

Requirements

High degree of organization.
Supervisory experience.
Experience in any maritime-related field.
High School Degree or equivalent
Extensive marine-diesel/auxiliary systems knowledge.
Experience creating and executing a maintenance and repair schedule.
Valid US driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Must pass a security background check and DOT drug test.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of specialized systems – impellers, raw water systems, water jets, etc.
Experience in tourism or tour-related industry.
Post-secondary mechanical engineering certificate.

Responsibilities

Arrive one and a half hours before tour departures to consult with crew to resolve mechanical issues.
Be present for initial vessel startups to provide troubleshooting before tour departures.
Supervise Assistant Port Engineer and Deckhands, monitor engine logs for each vessel, and maintain independent logs on all work completed.
Complete required maintenance on a prescribed schedule and assist with oil/fuel filter changes as needed.
Conduct pre-season and continuous onboard training with Deckhands.
Diagnose and complete repairs on time.
Order, receive, and maintain a complete inventory of spare parts for engines and auxiliary systems.
Maintain docks, ramp, shop, and all other aspects of the facility, including septic and fuel systems.
Work cooperatively with mechanics and welders from other AMT ports and outside businesses as needed.
Ride along on tours as needed to assess and monitor vessel systems while underway by conducting engine and jet room checks.
Fill in onboard as Deckhand/crew as needed.
Work efficiently with Captains and other employees in a time-critical environment.
Special projects may be assigned as required by the business.