Assistant Port Engineer

Assistant Port Engineer

• Portland, OR, USA

• 118,000-130,000 per year

In cooperation with the Port Engineer, assist with preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and shipyard maintenance planning for Shaver's fleet of tugs and barges. Schedule, coordinate, and perform vessel repair & maintenance, coordinate purchasing of parts and repair services and supplies, schedule routine maintenance requirements for tugs and barges. Perform inspections of vessels for repair & maintenance standards and procedures. Keep accurate records of all maintenance performed using company software program. Assist Port Engineer with management of maintenance personnel.

Salary Range - $118,000 - $130,000

Reports to - Port Engineer à V.P Engineering

Essential Functions -

• Assist with the timely and cost-effective maintenance, repair, modifications, and refurbishment projects of existing fleet.
• As the subject matter expert, maintains an intimate knowledge of the vessels systems and leads troubleshooting efforts as needed.
• Implements and monitors the Preventive Maintenance Plan.
• Manages and performs vessel repairs.
• Reviews daily Work Requests submitted by vessel crews, assigns and prioritizes vessel repairs to maintenance personnel.
• Ensures facilities are kept safe from hazards
• Maintains and tracks spare parts and oil inventory as required.
• Ensures readiness of support equipment (i.e., forklift, crane, etc. as applicable).
• Available to respond to emergency calls after hours. Perform duties of Port Engineer in their absence.
• Actively ensures safety of personnel and equipment is a priority before, during and after all work.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant experience
• The Assistant Port Engineer is a skilled Engineer and is responsible for fleet support in the operational readiness and maintenance
• Must possess or be able to obtain TWIC documentation
• Valid Driver's License
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
• Demonstrated good judgment, responsibility, work flexibility, and a high level of initiative and organization

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has direct reports.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions and noise levels in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Candidate must be able to speak, read, and write, in English.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Candidate must be willing to work ten-hour shifts. Hours of workdays will be Monday through Thursday, 0600 to 1630, or Tuesday through Friday, 0600 to 1630. As a salaried employee, the candidate may also be called upon to work outside of normal business hours as needed to meet operational demands.

Travel

Occasionally, employees may be expected to travel for this position.

Benefits

• Company covered health insurance premiums in low-deductible plan (including medical, dental, and vision)
• Generous 401K contribution
• Eligible for Semi-annual performance-based bonus
• 9 paid holidays
• 15 vacation days

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Candidate must pass a DOT drug screen and criminal background check and must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Workers Transportation Identity Credential (TWIC). The candidate must have a valid Driver's License.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Shaver Transportation Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all its employment practices. Decisions involving every aspect of the employment relationship are made without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws.