Port Engineer - BL

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The position of Port Engineer is to assist the Vessel Manager with the management and oversight of the equipment owned and/or rented by the company. This is a two and one schedule whereby the Port Engineer will rotate with the Vessel Manager.

The Port Engineers works together with the Vessel Manager and, while Vessel Manager is on leave, reports directly to the VP Technical Department for Equipment related issues.

For logistic and project related issues the Port Engineer reports directly to the Project Manager of the project the equipment is assigned to.

* Maintain inventory of all pieces of equipment assigned to the dredge, and their locations, at all times

* Assist with maintaining a budget for vessels under your Management

* Work with Technical Coordinator to input work orders into the Fiix CMMS system to request repair spare parts, critical spares, PM and CM services, as well as budget and request equipment for upgrades of the dredges

* Manage and oversee the repair and maintenance program for all equipment on site

* Maintain all equipment in good operating condition and ensure repairs are completed in a timely manner

* Keep inventory of critical spares

* Requisition spare parts and supplies

* Track and requisition, technical consumables, lube, and water for equipment on site.

* Monitor all mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components on the dredge and support equipment

* Enforce safety rules and regulations regarding equipment condition and interface

* Ensure dredge is maintained in accordance with the maintenance program

* Help coordinate logistics for needed repairs and upgrades

* Keep and update all Class and ABS documentation

* Performs other related duties as assigned

* Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

The employee must have:

* 15 years of Equipment Repair and Maintenance

* Equipment management

* Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills

* Strong trouble shooting, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance skills

* Good analytical skills

* Strong communicator, both verbal and written

* Strong mentoring skills

* Ability to travel to project locations as needed

* Ability to comply with safety rules and regulations

* Ability to work away from home at remote project locations for extended durations

* Must be reliable and motivated

* Ability to obtain TWIC

* Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors

* Competencies: stress management/composure, teamwork, results driven