Port Engineer

Centerline Logistics Corporation • New York, NY

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About The Position

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 tugs and barges in compliance with all regulatory agencies. Keep accurate records of all maintenance performed using company software program.

Requirements

• Experience maintaining tugs and barges as a Chief Engineer.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience on tugs, tankers, oil barges or equivalent military experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the maritime industry, ten + (10) years preferred.
• Four year college education in Maritime field, related studies or have (5) years of experience as engineer on tugs, or other sea going motorized vessels.
• S. Coast Guard license on a Merchant Mariner’s Document strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of oil transportation and marine industry preferred.
• Knowledge of tugs and barge maintenance systems and equipment.
• Ability to repair marine equipment on site under adverse conditions.
• Ability to work with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications.
• 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 at sea and in port.
• Must be able to read, speak, write, type, and understand English in person and over the telephone.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with tank barge operations, ship operations, and terminal/refinery operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Valid State drivers' license.
• Valid TWIC or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Must be physically fit enough to board barges and tugs at sea and in port.
• Use of Computer (Word and Excel), Copier and Fax Machine.

Nice To Haves

• S. Coast Guard license on a Merchant Mariner’s Document strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of oil transportation and marine industry preferred.
• First Aid/CPR training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, and perform flow of work based on customer orders, establish priorities and availability of personnel, equipment, and resources.
• Keep records of maintenance performed, hours used, fuel burned, and report to different funding agencies.
• Schedule routine maintenance of tugs and barges.
• Manage oil analysis program.
• Coordinate the purchasing of parts and services for repair and maintenance projects.
• Perform inspections of vessels for repair & maintenance standards, regulatory Compliance and AWO RCP program.
• Compile and prioritize worklists for each vessel for both routine and major maintenance (drydock periods).
• Track actual costs of repair and projects against budget.
• Perform emergency repairs on vessels as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Perform in the company Spill Management team as assigned.
• Oversee team of port mechanics and vessel engineers to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Work together with Operations team to schedule repairs & preventive maintenance.

Benefits

• The Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to our employees and their eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements.
• 401(k) options, Disability Insurance, sick pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule) and Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs are also available to our employees after meeting Company requirements.
• All benefits information may be subject to change based on any current or updated benefit plan year changes and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level