Port Engineer

Genesis Energy•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Port Engineer will work with the Manager - Fleet Inland Maintenance to direct, supervise, and monitor planned and unplanned repairs on the tank barge fleet, ensuring adherence to established budgets and timeframes. This role involves overseeing all regulatory inspections for the tank barge fleet, addressing any issues that arise from these inspections, and collecting bids for major shipyard work. The Port Engineer will coordinate the purchasing of parts and services for repair and maintenance projects, and will be on call for emergency calls during weekends, holidays, and nights. Additionally, the position assists in the development of planned maintenance budgets, manages and maintains records for the preventative maintenance program, and provides backup support to maintenance staff. The role also serves as backup for vessel maintenance and repair issues, ensuring compliance with state and federal barge operation regulations and adhering to all company policies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Must live in or within 50 miles of Houston, Texas
3 years of experience maintaining tugs or barges
Computer skills: Word and Excel
Knowledge of oil transportation and marine industry
Knowledge of tugs and barge maintenance systems and equipment
Ability to repair marine equipment on site under adverse conditions
Ability to deal with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment
Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications
Ability and willingness to travel to various states
Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions
Ability to work independently with minimal or no guidance
Ability to get along with office staff and vessel crewmembers
Must be physically fit enough to board barges and tugs
Must have or be able to secure a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card to obtain access to restricted facility areas

Responsibilities

Direct, supervise, and monitor planned and unplanned repairs on tank barge fleet within established budgets and time frames.
Oversee all regulatory inspections for tank barge fleet.
Address and correct any issues arising from inspections.
Collect bids for major shipyard work.
Coordinate the purchasing of parts and services for repair and maintenance projects.
Respond to emergency calls during weekends, holidays, and nights.
Assist with the development of planned maintenance budgets.
Manage and maintain records for preventative maintenance program.
Provide backup support to maintenance staff for vacations, illnesses, and as otherwise needed.
Serve as backup for vessel maintenance and repair issues.
Ensure compliance with state and federal barge operation regulations.
Adhere to all company policies.