General Engineering

Work on an assigned vessel on a regular equal time schedule and be available to assist engineering and operations on the scheduled time on and off. Schedule long term maintenance of tugs and barges based on communications with Sr. Port Engineer to establish priorities and availability of personnel, equipment, and resources.

Perform inspections of vessels as called out for repair & maintenance standards and regulatory compliance. Perform Bi-Annual engineering inspections as called out on vessels.

Assist Port Engineers to compile and prioritize worklists for each vessel for both routine and major maintenance (dry dock periods).

Port Engineer immediately if any issues arise that may affect vessel operations.

Port Engineer on special projects to improved workflow and/or engineering processes.

Port Engineer in evaluating and training of engineers in the fleet.

Experience maintaining tugs and barges.

Two (2) year of experience on tugs, tankers, oil barges or equivalent military experience.

US Coast Guard license as DDE Unlimited or higher 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 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 thoroughly familiar with tank barge operations, ship operations, and terminal/refinery operations.

Proficient using Microsoft Suite.

Use of Computer (Word and Excel), Copier and Fax Machine.

First Aid/CPR training preferred.

Required to work aboard boats and barges using pike poles, heavy lines, winches, mechanical tools for repairs.

Frequently required to board tugs, barges, and ships, at dock or at anchor in all weather conditions and at all hours.

Takes communications 24 hours a day, including weekends, concerning vessel maintenance, repair, and operations.