Port Mechanic

Centerline Logistics Corporation•Alameda, CA

About The Position

The Port Mechanic performs routine maintenance, inspections, repairs, and painting on the company’s fleet of tugs and barges. The role works onboard vessels and alongside company mechanics, repairing mechanical and electrical systems and carrying out assigned maintenance work. It may require working inside vessel tanks and responding to emergency repair calls after hours and on weekends. The position requires independent work in adverse conditions, frequent boarding of vessels at docks or anchor, and exposure to varying weather and sea conditions. Travel may be involved on certain projects. Normal office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, though the position must adapt to varied schedules and hours.

Requirements

Ability to repair marine equipment on site under adverse conditions and at all hours.
Knowledge of the oil transportation and maritime industry.
Knowledge of tug and barge maintenance systems and equipment.
Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to work independently with minimal or no guidance and without direct supervision.
Ability to get along with office staff and vessel crewmembers.
Must be physically fit enough to board barges and tugs at sea and in port in all weather conditions.
Ability to read, speak, write, type, and understand English in person and over the telephone.
Merchant Mariner's Document and STCW 95, to be completed within one year of hire.
HAZWOPER training, including Incident Command System, within 90 days of hire.
Valid California state driver's license with a clean driving record.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
First Aid and CPR training.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining tugs and barges.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance on the fleet of tugs and barges as directed.
Inspect vessels for compliance with repair and maintenance standards and procedures.
Repair and maintain vessels as required.
Repair mechanical and electrical systems onboard company vessels.
Work onboard tugs and barges using hand and electric tools to perform repairs.
Paint tugs, barges, and equipment as needed.
Work inside vessel tanks when required.
Communicate with courtesy, tact, and good judgment, and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive communications.
Perform related duties as assigned by the Port Engineer or General Manager.
Receive emergency repair calls after hours and on weekends.

Benefits

Medical insurance options for employees and eligible dependents after meeting company requirements.
Dental insurance options for employees and eligible dependents after meeting company requirements.
Vision insurance options for employees and eligible dependents after meeting company requirements.
Life and AD&D insurance options for employees and eligible dependents after meeting company requirements.
401(k) options after meeting company requirements.
Disability insurance after meeting company requirements.
Sick pay after meeting company requirements.
Vacation pay after meeting company requirements.
10 paid holidays per calendar year, subject to work schedule.
Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs after meeting company requirements.