Assistant Port Engineer
About The Position
Assistant Port Engineer In cooperation with the Port Engineer, assist with preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and shipyard maintenance planning for Shaver's fleet of tugs and barges. Schedule, coordinate, and perform vessel repair & maintenance, coordinate purchasing of parts and repair services and supplies, schedule routine maintenance requirements for tugs and barges. Perform inspections of vessels for repair & maintenance standards and procedures. Keep accurate records of all maintenance performed using company software program. Assist Port Engineer with management of maintenance personnel. Salary Range - $118,000 - $130,000 Reports to - Port Engineer à V.P Engineering Essential Functions - Assist with the timely and cost-effective maintenance, repair, modifications, and refurbishment projects of existing fleet. As the subject matter expert, maintains an intimate knowledge of the vessels systems and leads troubleshooting efforts as needed. Implements and monitors the Preventive Maintenance Plan. Manages and performs vessel repairs. Reviews daily Work Requests submitted by vessel crews, assigns and prioritizes vessel repairs to maintenance personnel. Ensures facilities are kept safe from hazards Maintains and tracks spare parts and oil inventory as required. Ensures readiness of support equipment (i.e., forklift, crane, etc. as applicable). Available to respond to emergency calls after hours. Perform duties of Port Engineer in their absence. Actively ensures safety of personnel and equipment is a priority before, during and after all work.
Requirements
- Five or more years of relevant experience
- The Assistant Port Engineer is a skilled Engineer and is responsible for fleet support in the operational readiness and maintenance
- Must possess or be able to obtain TWIC documentation
- Valid Driver's License
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
- Demonstrated good judgment, responsibility, work flexibility, and a high level of initiative and organization
- Candidate must be able to speak, read, and write, in English
- Candidate must pass a DOT drug screen and criminal background check and must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Workers Transportation Identity Credential (TWIC)
Responsibilities
- Assist with preventative maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Repair and shipyard maintenance planning for Shaver's fleet of tugs and barges
- Schedule, coordinate, and perform vessel repair & maintenance
- Coordinate purchasing of parts and repair services and supplies
- Schedule routine maintenance requirements for tugs and barges
- Perform inspections of vessels for repair & maintenance standards and procedures
- Keep accurate records of all maintenance performed using company software program
- Assist Port Engineer with management of maintenance personnel
- Assist with the timely and cost-effective maintenance, repair, modifications, and refurbishment projects of existing fleet
- Maintains an intimate knowledge of the vessels systems and leads troubleshooting efforts as needed
- Implements and monitors the Preventive Maintenance Plan
- Manages and performs vessel repairs
- Reviews daily Work Requests submitted by vessel crews, assigns and prioritizes vessel repairs to maintenance personnel
- Ensures facilities are kept safe from hazards
- Maintains and tracks spare parts and oil inventory as required
- Ensures readiness of support equipment (i.e., forklift, crane, etc. as applicable)
- Available to respond to emergency calls after hours
- Perform duties of Port Engineer in their absence
- Actively ensures safety of personnel and equipment is a priority before, during and after all work
Benefits
- Company covered health insurance premiums in low-deductible plan (including medical, dental, and vision)
- Generous 401K contribution
- Eligible for Semi-annual performance-based bonus
- 9 paid holidays
- 15 vacation days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
