Senior Port Engineer

Description/Job Summary

The Port Engineer is a leadership role that is responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and performing vessel repair and maintenance for an assigned fleet of vessels. This position is
based in Staten Island New York.

Responsibilities/Duties

Description of Duties:

• Support the safety and quality objectives by administering the design, construction, and maintenance of the vessels.
• Liaison with the Captain and Engineers on require maintenance needs
• Ensure all vessel engineers are properly trained, qualified, and comply with regulatory training and/or certification requirements.
• Assist in the development and adherence of the maintenance and repair budget.
• Supervise the timely and cost-effective maintenance, repair, modifications, and refurbishment projects of the existing fleet.
• Develop dry-docking specifications, vendor bid packages, and evaluation projects.
• Monitor and verify maintenance and repairs completed by contractor and/or shipyard.
• Conduct on-site surveys of vessels and equipment to determine maintenance and repair needs.
• Monitor and coordinate regulatory and class vessel inspections
• Create purchase orders and work orders, review and close outstanding maintenance jobs, review and approve requisitions, and review vessel reports.
• Make repair and improvement recommendations and present the budget to the ports General Manager
• Assist in the development and modification of preventative maintenance plans for vessel equipment.
• Assist with updating the planned maintenance system with various changes to vessel equipment
• Periodically review and assist with modifying engineering procedures and policies
• Present sustainability plan to Ports General Manager in accordance with customer requirements
• Present and enforce, the companies' green initiatives through mechanical and material purchases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum five years as an engineer on tugboats and mechanical experience working on Detroit Diesel 71 Series, EMD, John Deere, and Caterpillar engines. Electrical system
• experience also required.
• High School Degree or equivalent experience is required.
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred. Maritime Academy graduate is preferred.
• USCG Merchant Mariner Credential, Engineering License, and Transportation Worker Identification Card.
• Extensive experience managing drydockings, shipyard availabilities, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to prepare, monitor, and administer budgets.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and train employees
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects simultaneously
• Working knowledge of vessel planned maintenance software
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a sedentary office environment operating computers, telephones, radios, and standard office equipment.
• Fit to perform inspections and supervise work in all spaces aboard vessels afloat or in shipyard dry docks; Capable of climbing ladders and safely embarking/disembarking moored
• vessels.
• Ability to travel frequently.
• Adequate vision (i.e., absent any color blindness or impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription lenses).
• Adequate hearing.
• Capable of walking and standing on wet surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Able to handle heavy lines and operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to hoist oneself up and over a 12-inch wide, 6-foot-high barrier.
• Sufficient strength to:
  1. Lift 100 lbs. from deck to waist level;
  2. Lift 50 lbs. from deck to shoulder level;
  3. Lift 35 lbs. from deck to overhead; and 
  4. Pull (drag) 120 lbs. at least 20 feet.