Port Marine Engineer

City of New York•New York City, NY

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, with some latitude for independent judgment, assists with the planning, control and execution of shipyard repairs, dry-dockings and marine engineering projects on municipal ferries, barges and marine vessels operated by the Department of Transportation (DOT). EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS: Researches and prepares specifications for projects connected with vessel and/or barge dry-dockings and for conversions or modifications to vessels. Performs field surveys of assigned projects from inception through completion. Incorporates required items into specifications. Monitors and documents dry dockings, projects, and specification submission timelines. Monitors project progress, research drawings/technical manuals, coordinates classification surveys, ensures regulatory agency compliance, and prepares reports. Ensures contractor compliance with project specifications and accepts work performed. Identifies extra work during the course of projects and negotiates scope and cost with contractors. Notify contractors of any deficiencies that are discovered aboard DOT vessels while in the shipyard. Provides regular and daily communication to DOT supervisors, including written daily shipyard reports. Prepares final/completion reports for projects. Assists with planning and scheduling of inspections of vessels and submission of reports and documentation to ensure completion by required due dates. Tracks and monitors vessel/barge preventive maintenance systems, machinery and hull conditions for maintenance issues that may need to be addressed during dry dockings/projects. Monitors, updates, files and distributes all vessel/barge survey, certificate and regulatory requirements. Plans and schedules inspections of vessels and submission of reports and documentation to ensure completion by required due dates. Assists with Root Cause and Follow-up inquiries of any vessel-related non-conformities, observations, near-misses and accidents. Supervises and reviews the work of subordinate staff. Works closely with DOT ferry safety and security department to ensure strict adherence to safety standards and environmental protection guidelines for all projects.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture from an accredited college and five years of full-time paid experience in marine engineering operations, maintenance, design and repair, including writing contracts and maintenance specifications for the maintenance, design and repair of marine vessels and managing major marine projects including dry dockings; or closely related experience; or
Seagoing experience as a Chief Engineer or 1st Assistant Engineer with a United States Coast Guard Engineering License of Steam or Motor Vessels of any horsepower may be substituted for up to three years of the experience described in ”1” above, but all candidates must possess at least a Baccalaureate Degree in an engineering discipline or Naval Architecture.

Nice To Haves

Experience in marine engineering operations, maintenance, design and repair, including writing contracts and maintenance specifications for the maintenance, design and repair of marine vessels and managing major marine projects including dry dockings; or closely related experience.
Seagoing experience as a licensed engineer.
Baccalaureate Degree in an engineering discipline or Naval Architecture.
Expert knowledge of relevant design and technical standards; knowledgeable in principals of design as related to the design of marine vessels and systems.
Thorough knowledge of ABS and USCG rules and regulations.
Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Well-developed skills in prioritizing, organization, decision making, and time management, and verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Researches and prepares specifications for projects connected with vessel and/or barge dry-dockings and for conversions or modifications to vessels.
Performs field surveys of assigned projects from inception through completion.
Incorporates required items into specifications.
Monitors and documents dry dockings, projects, and specification submission timelines.
Monitors project progress, research drawings/technical manuals, coordinates classification surveys, ensures regulatory agency compliance, and prepares reports.
Ensures contractor compliance with project specifications and accepts work performed.
Identifies extra work during the course of projects and negotiates scope and cost with contractors.
Notify contractors of any deficiencies that are discovered aboard DOT vessels while in the shipyard.
Provides regular and daily communication to DOT supervisors, including written daily shipyard reports.
Prepares final/completion reports for projects.
Assists with planning and scheduling of inspections of vessels and submission of reports and documentation to ensure completion by required due dates.
Tracks and monitors vessel/barge preventive maintenance systems, machinery and hull conditions for maintenance issues that may need to be addressed during dry dockings/projects.
Monitors, updates, files and distributes all vessel/barge survey, certificate and regulatory requirements.
Plans and schedules inspections of vessels and submission of reports and documentation to ensure completion by required due dates.
Assists with Root Cause and Follow-up inquiries of any vessel-related non-conformities, observations, near-misses and accidents.
Supervises and reviews the work of subordinate staff.
Works closely with DOT ferry safety and security department to ensure strict adherence to safety standards and environmental protection guidelines for all projects.