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Allen Marine Tours · 1 month ago

Port Engineer

Allen Marine Tours Ketchikan, Ketchikan, AK, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $125K/yr

Allen Marine Tours is a company focused on providing world-class experiences in the tourism industry. The Port Engineer is responsible for overseeing the shoreside engineering team and managing maintenance and repairs of the fleet of vessels.

HospitalityMarine TechnologyMarine Transportation

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Arrive one and a half hours before tour departures to consult with crew to resolve mechanical issues

Be present for initial vessel startups to provide troubleshooting before tour departures

Supervise Assistant Port Engineer and Deckhands, monitor engine logs for each vessel, and maintain independent logs on all work completed

Complete required maintenance on a prescribed schedule and assist with oil/fuel filter changes as needed

Conduct pre-season and continuous onboard training with Deckhands

Diagnose and complete repairs on time

Order, receive, and maintain a complete inventory of spare parts for engines and auxiliary systems

Maintain docks, ramp, shop, and all other aspects of the facility, including septic and fuel systems

Work cooperatively with mechanics and welders from other AMT ports and outside businesses as needed

Ride along on tours as needed to assess and monitor vessel systems while underway by conducting engine and jet room checks

Fill in onboard as Deckhand/crew as needed

Work efficiently with Captains and other employees in a time-critical environment

Special projects may be assigned as required by the business

Qualification

Marine-diesel systems knowledgeMaintenanceRepair schedulingSupervisory experienceMaritime-related experiencePost-secondary mechanical engineering certificateSpecialized systemsHigh degree of organizationValid US driver’s license