PORT ENGINEER
An active SECRET level security Clearance or the ability to obtain a SECRET level security clearance is required.
Responsibilities & Authorities:
- Oversee the safe and economic operation of an assigned group of vessels and cost-effectively manages the assigned
- Manage day-to-day vessel-related problems including operational, technical support and safety areas, providing supervision and handling crew-related
- Manage daily operations according to the Safety and Quality Management
- Monitor the incidents and reports submitted by assigned vessels via the Docmap program and respond with comments, resolutions, corrective actions as necessary. Provide closure to incidents/reports in the SQMS within specified response times.
- Periodically review the Class vessel report for deficiencies and relevant date-specific requirements.
- Work with assigned vessel personnel to ensure they operate according to the policies, procedures, and performance standards of
- Member of the Incident Response Team (IRT) for any vessel casualty they are
- Conduct accident or near miss
- Maintain familiarity with Company's Employee Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), as described in SQMS and requirements for completing Vendor/Visitor Familiarization Checklist prior to beginning work on the
- Ensure that the Chief Engineer reviews and signs off on all vendor service reports and conducts a personal physical review when possible. The Port Engineer may take on this responsibility for the Chief Engineer when
- In consultation with the Chief Engineer, physically inspect the preventive maintenance records in SAMM and manage Planned Maintenance Industrial Assist (PMIA) w/in SAMM.
- Maintain awareness of outstanding USCG 835 deficiencies and Port State Control findings, and report current status and progress on any required tracking
Qualifications:
- A recommended minimum of 3 years' experience as a PE having managed and negotiated at least 2 shipyard availabilities for ships not less than 4,500 dead weight tons (DWT), more than 11,500 horsepower (HP), and with a contract award value greater than $3,000,000.00. Experience gained while employed by a shipyard or while serving in the military may be applicable towards meeting this requirement if the duties and responsibilities of the positions are substantially the same as a PE. This experience shall demonstrate their ability to effectively manage and negotiate complex projects such as shipyard dry dock overhauls and other types of repairs.
- A recommended minimum of 4 years' experience serving aboard commercial ocean-going ships of not less than 4,000 HP as either a Chief Engineer or a First Assistant Engineer. This experience shall demonstrate effective management of maintenance and repair of ocean-going ships.
- A combination of education and experience gained while in the performance of duties that clearly demonstrate effective management of maintenance and repair of ocean-going ships.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Good project management skills, including strong decision-making, problem-solving and strategic planning abilities
- Strong time management skills
- Intermediate knowledge of the MS Office Suite, MS 360 and SharePoint required
- An active SECRET level security Clearance or the ability to obtain a SECRET level security clearance is required
