Port Engineer
Position / Capacity
4
Qualifications
Management position responsible for the repair, maintenance and modifications of vessels and equipment or facilities assigned to a specific region or operating company which may be allocated in support of a specific project. Responsible for the oversight of vessel based construction / repair projects. This includes the development of budgets and schedules, contractor selection, contract management, interfacing with regulatory agencies. Assists in the development and adherence of the maintenance and repair budgets, as well as controls expeditures withn limitations of a designated project's budget. May prepare and present status reports to customer, project team and management. Supervises the timely and cost-effective maintenance, repair, modification, and refurbishment projects of the existing fleet. Develops specifications and vendor bid packages and evaluates bid packages. Monitors the contractors and /or shipyards during projects. Conducts on-site surveys to determine maintenance and repair needs. Ensures all vessel engineers are properly trained, qualified and comply with regulatory training and / or certification requirements.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors degree in engineering or at least 5 years in an engineering related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 5 years experience in marine engineering, with sailing as a chief engineer in the tug and barge industry preferred. Minimum 3 years project management experience preferred. Works outside in conditions of both hot and cold temperatures as well as inside in an office environment. Must be able to crouch and stoop to get into areas with restricted headroom, to climb ladders and to lift and carry 50-75 lbs. Exposed to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels and potentially hazardous equipment. Involves travel to multiple locations and extended stays out of home location.Long hours, short notice travel, weekend duties and 24-hour on-call status essential job requirements. Must comply with all work rules, including those that pertain to safety and health.
Crowley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details please go to www.Crowley.com.