Port Engineer
About The Position
The Port Engineer will provide shore-side engineering support to the fleet, covering mechanical, electrical, HVAC, general repairs, and technical assistance. This role involves supervising, coaching, and training shore-side mechanics and vessel engineers. The Port Engineer will also be responsible for specifying machinery and equipment for replacements and new construction, developing maintenance and repair projections, and formulating dry-docking plans in coordination with Port Captains and Project Managers. Responsibilities include visiting vessels for repair and preventive maintenance planning, assisting in advanced troubleshooting, communicating and coordinating work with other departments, and traveling as needed to vessels and shipyards, including out-of-town stays. The role also requires observing and enforcing safety rules and procedures, conducting performance evaluations for vessel engineers, managing maintenance budgets, and direct engagement in the Engineer Trainee Program.
Requirements
- Good working knowledge of marine mechanical and electrical systems.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
- Excellent driving record and ability to travel up to 50%.
- Must be willing to stand weekend/evening duty.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License and TWIC card.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of USCG and Sub Chapter M rules and regulations preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide shore side engineering support to fleet (mechanical, electrical, HVAC, general repairs, and technical support).
- Supervise, coach, and train shore-side mechanics and vessel engineers.
- Specify machinery and equipment for replacement and new construction.
- Develop maintenance and repair projections.
- Formulate dry-docking plan in coordination with the Port Captains and Project Managers.
- Visit vessels in operation for repair and preventive maintenance planning.
- Assist in advanced troubleshooting of machinery and equipment as required.
- Communicate and coordinate all work and plans with other departments.
- Travel as needed to vessels and shipyards in performance of duties, including out-of-town stays.
- Observe and follow and enforce all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment and proper use of equipment and tools.
- Conduct performance evaluations on vessel engineers within VMT.
- Manage maintenance budgets within VMT.
- Direct engagement in the Engineer Trainee Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
