Port Engineer

Kirby Offshore Marine Operating LLC

Overview

Kirby Offshore Marine is seeking a Port Engineer to assist with day-to-day vessel repairs, execute scheduled regulatory shipyards, and various other Engineering related shore side support. Port Engineer will be assigned a fleet of vessels and will be communicating with the vessel crews, vendors, and regulatory agencies frequently.

Responsibilities

Working with Operations and Sales to ensure onboard preventative maintenance, inspections, testing, and repairs are completed.
Supporting company safety and quality objectives by administering the design, construction, and maintenance of Kirby Offshore Marine’s fleet of vessels.
Conducting and documenting vessel technical visits at least annually to ensure that planned preventive maintenance has been carried out onboard and that defect reporting records/work orders are accurate.
Assisting with the development of the fleet maintenance and repair budget.
Monitor vessel budgets and initiate AFEs for any potential costs exceeding the approved budget(s).
Track and ensure work orders are completed within given window.
Track and ensure investigations are completed.
Verifying quality of major maintenance work to ensure that it complies with contracts, safety, and Company quality objectives.
Identify and minimize repetitive failures.
Other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager Routine, Shipyard, or General Manager.
Overseeing projects and producing project reports.
Coordinating ABS and Coast Guard inspections.
Scheduling and providing oversight of statutory surveys.
Monitoring and verifying work done by contractors.

Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgement.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds; climb aboard and move around vessels; climb 90-degree vertical ladders.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, personal computer, and company vehicles.
Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Education/Experience:

College degree with Marine Engineering degree, with a license or equivalent experience with a license.
Minimum of 5 years as an Engineer in the marine transportation industry.
3+ years related experience in the barge and tankering industry.

Working Conditions:

Monday - Friday normal business hours
Scheduled on-call rotations for after hours and weekends.
Travel out of state for scheduled shipyard periods and emergency repairs.

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