Port Engineer

Hornblower•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Port Engineer is responsible for successful maintenance and repair of all vessels and for managing the engineering and maintenance program to maintain fleet readiness, safety, and service to guests. The role requires positive working relationships with other departments, vendors, and shipyards. The Port Engineer provides assistance as assigned by the Chief Port Engineer and coordinates maintenance with the Director of Marine Operations. This shoreside position manages engineering and maintenance teams, plans and oversees repairs and capital projects, ensures scheduled preventive maintenance, and participates in troubleshooting and urgent repairs. It also includes staff management, budget and cost oversight, drydock planning, operational administration, regulatory compliance, and maintaining the Bunkering and Fuel Spill Response Plan. Candidates must live within commuting distance and be available nights, weekends, and major holidays.

Requirements

Valid TWIC.
First Aid/CPR certification.
At least 10 years of marine or closely related facility experience, including 5 years as a licensed Chief Engineer or First Assistant Chief Engineer and 5 years managing crew.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Detailed working knowledge of ship systems and their proper maintenance, including gangways, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, water (potable, raw, black, and gray), and fire suppression systems.
Hands-on repair skills and experience with diesel engines, engine drive trains, HVAC systems, plumbing, hydraulics, electrical generation, and vessel marine mechanical systems.
Mathematical skills sufficient to interpret reports and budgets.
Ability to analyze and solve problems and manage multiple priorities and tasks.
Working knowledge of computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work for extended periods without sitting.
Ability to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
Must live within a commutable distance of the shoreside position.
Must be available to work nights, weekends, and all major holidays.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage Engineering and Maintenance teams to accomplish assigned duties.
Assist the Director of Marine Operations with detailed plans for significant repair and maintenance and capital projects, including timelines, man-hours, and contingencies; revise plans during execution.
Ensure preventive maintenance tasks are completed on schedule in the Wheelhouse Technologies Maintenance Management System.
Participate in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and urgent repairs as needed to maintain fleet readiness.
Identify maintenance issues, document them in the Maintenance Management System, and ensure they are promptly addressed.
Ensure adherence to Coast Guard, federal, and local rules and regulations.
Maintain liaison between the regional extended Engineering Team and other departments.
Work with the Director of Marine Operations, extended engineering team, and senior management to identify and oversee subcontractors for major vessel repairs or upgrades.
Recruit engineers and maintenance team members as needed, participate in hiring, recommend compensation packages within company guidelines, and recommend promotions.
Develop positive working relationships with department heads and peers; train and develop staff as provided.
Maintain and exercise the Bunkering and Fuel Spill Response Plan.
Establish department priorities and execute them in line with the long-term vision.
Work with the Director of Operations and senior management to develop marine budgets, and monitor and control department costs in accordance with budget.
Work with the Director of Operations to develop drydock packages for all vessels.
Find and recommend cost savings consistent with company objectives.
Provide a monthly forecast to the Director of Operations.
Oversee scheduling of Maintenance and Engineering shipmate work periods to maximize payroll efficiency.
Complete shift records, including checklists, logbooks, payroll, and documentation of personnel safety training.
Perform additional duties as assigned.