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T. Parker Host · 2 months ago

Port Engineer

Davant, LA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

T. Parker Host is a company specializing in bulk terminal operations, particularly in coal and petcoke. The Port Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a fleet of push boats and customer-owned river barges, overseeing compliance, technical operations, and budget management.

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Responsibilities

Supervise all fleet team members including boat crew and shore-side staff

Critical role in Emergency Response Organization responding to any vessel casualty to ensure preservation of life and to maximum extent vessel and cargo under crisis conditions

On call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days per year to respond to vessel casualties, other emergencies and/or urgent operational needs

Coordinate procurement of vessel equipment, supplies, parts and services in working with purchasing staff

Responsible for maintaining budget and operating costs

Manage technical requirements for a fleet of push boats and barges

Act as primary point of contact for the fleet at the facility

Prepare specifications for vessel repair and maintenance activities

Schedule routine maintenance on an ongoing basis

Coordinate special projects such system upgrades, installations, refurbishments, refits, and hull repairs

Attend dockside and shipyard repair projects

Keep accurate records of all maintenance performed using in-house software program(s)

Responsible for assigned vessel performance metrics including budget, operating costs, reliability, and planning

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

USCG Merchant Mariner’s CredentialTowing experienceUSCG Subchapter M regulationsSafety Management SystemProject managementMultitaskingTeam supervision

Required

Current USCG Merchant Mariner's Credential

Minimum 200-ton with towing endorsement

Previous towing experience on push boats on the Mississippi River is required

Previous shore-side experience managing vessel repair and maintenance projects; dry dock experience is a plus

Knowledge of current USCG Subchapter M regulations is required

Familiarity with and experience maintaining and complying with an approved Safety Management System

Ability to multitask and manage projects with little or no supervision

Must meet 'fit for duty' requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)

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

Must be physically fit enough to pull heavy lines/hoses, lift, carry heavy items, climb onto barges and up and down ladders

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 75 pounds and work at protected heights up to 160 feet

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