Dredge Port Engineer

Port Engineer (Fleet/Shipyard Superintendent)

Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. With current and upcoming projects expanding rapidly, we are looking to utilize your expertise to support us in accelerating our organizational growth.

This role:

Curtin Maritime is looking for innovative thinkers who have a high level of accountability, ownership, and take pride in their work. This is a great opportunity for a tugboat Chief Engineer looking to transition to a shoreside position, but this is not required. The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering position, or similar mechanical aptitude, on tugboats and must have strong computer and administrative skills. Experience in the management of vessel drydockings, and actual hands-on mechanical skills on a wide variety of equipment is ideal. The position is based in Long Beach, CA.

The Port Engineer (Fleet/Shipyard Superintendent) will work hand in hand with Senior Port Engineer and collaborate with team to meet below responsibilities and tasks.

What you'll do:

Assist Senior Port Engineer with Vessel Engineers & Engineering Support Staff (Shoreside Mechanics/Welders)

Support implementation of Engineering policies and procedures

Purchasing related to normal vessel operations

Enforcement of Helm Connect related to engineering tasks

Assist as directed with all Engineering and Marine Transportation department needs

Assist in Management of Vessel Engineers

Coordinate with Senior Port Engineer in assigning tasks to vessel engineers

Secondary Point of Contact for Vessel Engineers

Enforce Tasks are completed in timely manner

Ensure Parts Requests are completed and delivered to vessel

Assist in management of work plans for the fleet through Helm Connect

Attend vessel drydock periods, report on progress and budgets

Assist in mobilization and outfitting efforts of vessels going on long-term or specialty jobs

Support Development and implementation of Engineering policies, procedures, and training

Enforce Engineering policies and procedures for all vessels

Actively participate in training programs

Liaison with purchasing department

Review requisitions relating to engineering before Senior Port Engineer approval

Assist in determining vendors and tracking specific parts

Ensure all planned and completed tasks are input in Helm Connect

Ensure all staff are utilizing Helm Connect properly

Travel:

4 week on / 4 week off rotating schedule at various project sites - travel required.

Who you are:

Mental Aptitudes

Ability to handle stressful situations with focus.

Understanding importance and taking pride and responsibility in mastering the small things, before mastering the big ones.

Understand and respect the chain of command. Ability to take direction no matter how it is given.

Continuously demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and ownership by being pro-active in all situations/tasks.

Physical Aptitudes

The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces

Able to work in confined spaces and carry heavy tools for extended periods of time

Must be able to pull heavy lines/hoses, lift, carry heavy items, climb onto barges and up and down ladders.

Must be comfortable entering tanks and other confined spaces

Must be able to work in difficult conditions with exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, wind, heat, etc.)

Must be comfortable working aboard boats and barges using heavy lines, winches, and mechanical tools for repairs

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to work when exposed to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels, and potentially hazardous equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

At least 5 years of related experience

TWIC Card

What we offer:

Competitive Compensation

Generous benefits package including Medical (Dental, Vision, STD & AD&D/Life Insurance at no cost for employee's coverage) with additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account

Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.