Port Engineer

G and H Towing Company•Galveston, TX

About The Position

The Port Engineer supports the engineering departmental goals, engineering department staff, the company’s executive management, and the management team. The position is responsible for upholding best engineering practices as well as promoting safe work practices with all employees, vendors, and visitors.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in marine engineering or a related field
Ability to manage marine personnel as they perform work in various environmental conditions
Able to develop, track and manage vessel budgets on a routine basis
Able to interpret, administer and ensure compliance with company policies, and governmental regulations related to vessel manning, construction, maintenance, repair, safety, training, work rules, emergency response, and towing operations
Able to work independently as a self-starter to further engineering departmental goals
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Broad breadth of engineering knowledge of vessels and related equipment
Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience in the maritime industry
Familiarity with shipyards, tugs, and barges essential
Knowledge of marine labor contracts, work rules, and general maritime law
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in maritime operations
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the maritime industry
Problem-solver who can collaborate with vendors, peers, company executives, customers, and the public
Requires strong computer hardware and software skills to include Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, NS5, using a computer with a keyboard and mouse, navigation with a web browser, checking and sending email, and use of internet search engines
Skilled at estimating and job cost management
Strong mathematical skills
Thorough understanding of vessel operations and equipment capabilities/limitations
Understanding of basic finance and cost accounting
Merchant Mariner Credential minimum endorsement of DDE Unlimited preferred
An active and valid Texas driver's license
A Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
Ability to always communicate effectively and professionally
Ability to take communications 24 hours a day; including weekends, concerning vessel maintenance, repair, and operations
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters and areas of the organization
Ability to manage multiple demands simultaneously while maintaining service standards
Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions
Ability to work independently with minimal or no guidance
Capable of making decisions and giving directions to facilitate prompt service delivery
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal skills to include self-awareness and the ability to deal professionally with others and always make professional judgments
Must be service-oriented and customer-centric to all internal and external customers
Must be a team player and support the mission, vision, and goals of G&H Towing and the department
Proven ability to troubleshoot, test resolutions, and escalate common issues
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication, organizational, analytical, time management, problem-solving, and planning skills
Ability to ascend and descend stairs
Ability to bend, twist, kneel, stoop, and or reach for items
Ability to climb ladders, descend stairs, over bulwarks and crawl into accessible spaces
Ability to detect and write effectively
Ability to enter tanks and other confined spaces under environmental extremes of cold and heat
Ability to handle objects
Ability to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and observe objects within the work setting
Ability to hear with or without aid
Ability to move around within an office setting and or other locations as needed
Ability to operate office equipment
Ability to push, pull, and or squat
Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods
Ability to safely board company vessels in all weather conditions and at all hours
Ability to transport, adjust, and or move items up to 25 lbs
Ability to accept constructive criticism
Ability to anticipate needs
Ability to be professional and use professional judgment 100% of the time
Ability to cultivate a positive working environment
Ability to deal professional, ethically, and effectively with customers, co-workers, vendors, and the public including providing professional, prompt, responsive, efficient, and courteous customer service and assistance
Ability to express self clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, and use ethical and professional judgment
Ability to maintain regular attendance
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to multi-task and plan time efficiently 100% of the time
Ability to perform job description and duties with minor supervision
Ability to reason and analyze effectively
Ability to solve practical problems as it relates to the position
Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions
Ability to understand, communicate, and comprehend information in English
Ability to work professionally with others 100% of the time
Required to pass and maintain all mandatory training
Requires the ability to treat everyone professionally with courtesy, decency, and respect
Requires the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
Candidate is comfortable with goal setting and working in a team setting
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Candidate is autonomous, self-motivated to complete work-related tasks and solve problems, reliable, customer service oriented, and intrinsically driven to collaborate with and help the organization achieve the overall department visions and goals
Candidate is a reliable self-motivated problem solver who is service oriented and intrinsically driven to collaborate with and help the organization achieve the overall human resources goals
Candidate should be comfortable working autonomously and as a team, while always maintaining professionalism
Candidate understands the urgency of ensuring business continuity and will set and manage reasonable expectations for stakeholders regarding the resolution of issues
Candidate must be able to understand and act upon verbal direction or explanation of support need
Candidate will not hesitate to share creative or innovative ideas that will yield efficiency or provide resolution to needs or problems.
Candidate will be proactive, working cross-functionally as needed to provide answers and solutions
Ability to work alone
Ability to work closely with others
Ability to work closely with customers who may have hygiene challenges
Ability to work long and or irregular hours
May be subjected to a hostile environment
Potential exposure to tobacco products
May be exposed to excessive noises
May be subjected to both inside and outside environmental conditions, which include variations in temperature, dampness, humidity, heat, and cold
May be subjected to exposure to fumes, dust, gases, and or chemicals
May be subjected to water and or liquids
Travel by motor vehicle, van, bus, or plane

Responsibilities

Conducts annual maintenance/repair and capital budget preparation for vessels
Conducts crew training to maintain regulatory compliance
Determines method, length, and costs of necessary vessel repairs
Directs the review and approval of area routine machinery purchases and requisitions for resupply of tug spares, inventory, and equipment, repair and maintenance related expense reports, and related accounts payable
Leads or assists in developing and updating vessel maintenance programs
Leads or assists in evaluating and surveying damage for insurance claims
Leads or assists in the evaluation and corrective action of emergency and or casualty repairs for all vessels as needed
Leads or assists with drydocking projects such as preparing work scope for upcoming drydock periods, maintaining drydock procedures to ensure this is updated as required, maintaining all project documentation to date, weekly reviews on all the processes of the project
Leads or assists with the maintenance of vessels
Leads or assists with vessel repairs
Leads or assists with vessel repairs, and dry dockings as needed
May serve as M&R Port Engineer or dry dock port engineer as needed
Monitors engineering work: in progress, planned or unplanned maintenance
Prepares for inspection of vessels by regulatory groups and is responsible for remedying and repair of all deficiencies
Promotes and oversees safe work practices with all employees and vendors working on company vessels
Provides input to the daily tug maintenance and repair schedule
Stands on-call duty rotation for the department
Supervises emergency repairs to vessels
Trains tug engineers regarding vessel systems, repairs, regulatory compliance, and company policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned