Florida Detroit Diesel Allison · 2 months ago
Port Engineer
Florida Detroit Diesel Allison is seeking a Port Engineer to assist with day-to-day vessel repairs and regulatory shipyards. The Port Engineer will manage a fleet of vessels, ensuring maintenance and inspections are completed while supporting safety and quality objectives.
Oil & Energy
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Company
Florida Detroit Diesel Allison
Florida Detroit Diesel-Allison (FDDA) has been providing Florida’s largest companies and individuals with power solutions for over 60 years with over 250 employees, including over 120 skilled technicians, in ten locations.