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Moran Towing Corporation · 8 hours ago

Port Engineer

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$103K/yr - $114K/yr

5+ years exp

Moran Towing Corporation is a well-known company in the Maritime Industry, seeking a Port Engineer to join their team in Baltimore. The Port Engineer will lead engineering activities for the local fleet, ensuring the operation and maintenance of floating and support assets, while providing direct support to tug Captains and Engineers.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Actively ensures safety of personnel and equipment is a priority before, during and after all work

Reviews daily engineering reports from vessels, as applicable

Implements and monitors the Preventive Maintenance Plan

Manages and performs vessel repairs

Recommends capital improvement projects to the General Manager

Ensures compliance of regulatory and ABS class obligations

Purchases engine department spares and consumables

Assists in developing marine engineers with development in training and qualifications including approval of their knowledge

Seeks out and implements cost-saving measures, where appropriate

As the subject matter expert, maintains an intimate knowledge of the vessels systems and leads troubleshooting efforts as needed

Maintains corporate databases as they apply to the Engineering Department

Receives PIC training

Receives Shipyard Competent Person training, including use of QRAE gas detection equipment

Seeks guidance and approval relating to repairs, modifications, or equipment overhauls

Assists with specifications and information prior to a vessel dry docking

Shares information relevant to the engineering fitness of each assigned vessel

Ensures preventative maintenance is performed to shoreside equipment. Also ensures regulatory compliance as applicable

Ensures facilities are kept safe from hazards including fire or other

Maintains and tracks inventory as required

Ensures readiness of support equipment (i.e., forklift, crane, etc.as applicable)

Selects approved vendors utilizing a vetting criterion

Ensures a safe working environment including egress and ingress to vessel

Coordinates and schedules vendors with operations

Ensures Quality Control and SMS conformance relating to vendor behavior and performance

Reviews and approves vendor invoicing

Manage Assistant Port Engineer or others, as appropriate

Ensures Assistant Port Engineer has identified goals to satisfactorily meet job requirements

Provides guidance and career development opportunities for Assistant Port Engineer

Qualification

Marine Engineering expertiseUSCG engineering licensePreventive Maintenance PlanMicrosoft Office proficiencyJudgmentWork flexibilityHigh initiativeOrganization skills

Required

Advanced Marine Engineering expertise evidenced by at least a BS degree in Marine Engineering or equivalent experience, five or more years of relevant engineering experience in a licensed capacity, and past or current USCG engineering license

Must possess or be able to obtain TWIC documentation (including meeting the physical requirements of the USCG 719K physical exam)

Valid Driver's License

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs

Demonstrated good judgment, responsibility, work flexibility, and a high level of initiative and organization

Ability to travel when required, including air travel