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Crowley · 1 day ago

Port Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Crowley is a privately held, U.S.-owned and operated company providing services across 36 nations. The Port Engineer is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the maintenance, repair, and safe operations of all engineering needs for assigned vessels and equipment.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop repair specifications and manage the repair of the vessels by overseeing all activities directly related to the repairs

Liaison with the vessel Chief Engineer/Captain on required maintenance needs

Manage and negotiate contractor selection, contract management and contractors work by setting up service to vessels, ensuring regulatory inspections are scheduled timely and controlling expenditures within designated projects

Monitor and coordinate vessel certification inspections with external and internal customers

Regularly attend vessels during times of out of service or dry-docking. Work with warehouse personnel requesting fleet spare equipment be dispatched to support the upkeep of the vessels

Create PO’s/WO’s, review and close outstanding maintenance jobs, review/approve requisitions and review vessel reports

Work with buyers to assist in the purchasing of supplies. Complete POs of work performed, adjust and update financial information to allow for payment matching to the invoice

Develop maintenance and repair cost analysis sheets and monitor the budget. Assist in the development and modification of preventative maintenance plans for vessel equipment

Ensure the engineering procedures and policies are periodically reviewed, modified and implemented

Qualification

Marine EngineeringShipyard ManagementProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeNS-5 SoftwareNegotiation SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Possess minimum of seven years' total experience that is comprised of one or more of the following: An engineering-related degree (e.g. Marine Engineer, Marine Architecture; Mechanical Engineering)

A bachelor's degree will count for three years' total education experience

A Master's degree or higher will count for an additional one year of experience

Therefore, engineering degree(s) will count for no more than four years' total experience

Experience gained while employed by a shipyard in a management position

Serving active duty in the military performing duties substantially the same as a Port Engineer

This experience shall demonstrate their ability to manage and negotiate complex projects such as shipyard dry dock overhauls and other types of repairs on ocean-going ships

Candidates need to meet at least 1 of the following qualifications: Possess a minimum of three years' experience as a Port Engineer having managed and negotiated at least two shipyard dry-docking availabilities with and value greater than three million dollars

Experience gained while employed by a shipyard or while serving active duty in the military may be applicable towards meeting this requirement if the duties and responsibilities of the positions are substantially the same as a Port Engineer

This experience shall demonstrate their ability to effectively manage and negotiate complex projects such as shipyard dry dock overhauls and other types of repairs

Possess a minimum of four years' experience serving aboard Government or commercial ocean-going ships of not less than 4,000 HP as either a Chief Engineer or a First Assistant Engineer

This experience shall demonstrate effective management of maintenance and repair of ocean-going ships

Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook and Word

Preferred

Knowledgeable of NS-5 ship management software, computer technology and processes preferred

Benefits

Competitive pay with recognition programs

Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and paid vacation and holidays

Leave and family support: parental leave and sick leave

Learning and growth: access to training and development for continuous skill development

Well-being resources: Employee Assistance Program, wellness program, and gym membership discounts

Company

Crowley

Glassdoor3.5

Crowley is a Driving Digital Transformation and enabling the business units with initiatives like Industry 4.0, Enterprise systems.

Founded in 1890

Anchorage, Alaska, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.crowley.com

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