Overview:
Kirby Offshore Marine is seeking a Port Engineer to assist with day-to-day vessel repairs, execute scheduled regulatory shipyards, and various other Engineering related shore side support. Port Engineer will be assigned a fleet of vessels and will be communicating with the vessel crews, vendors, and regulatory agencies frequently.
Responsibilities:
- Working with Operations and Sales to ensure onboard preventative maintenance, inspections, testing, and repairs are completed.
- Supporting company safety and quality objectives by administering the design, construction, and maintenance of Kirby Offshore Marine’s fleet of vessels.
- Conducting and documenting vessel technical visits at least annually to ensure that planned preventive maintenance has been carried out onboard and that defect reporting records/work orders are accurate.
- Assisting with the development of the fleet maintenance and repair budget.
- Monitor vessel budgets and initiate AFEs for any potential costs exceeding the approved budget(s).
- Track and ensure work orders are completed within given window.
- Track and ensure investigations are completed.
- Verifying quality of major maintenance work to ensure that it complies with contracts, safety, and Company quality objectives.
- Identify and minimize repetitive failures.
- Other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager Routine, Shipyard, or General Manager.
- Overseeing projects and producing project reports.
- Coordinating ABS and Coast Guard inspections.
- Scheduling and providing oversight of statutory surveys.
- Monitoring and verifying work done by contractors.
Qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgement.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds; climb aboard and move around vessels; climb 90-degree vertical ladders.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, personal computer, and company vehicles.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Education/Experience:
- College degree with Marine Engineering degree, with a license or equivalent experience with a license.
- Minimum of 5 years as an Engineer in the marine transportation industry.
- 3+ years related experience in the barge and tankering industry.
Working Conditions:
- Monday – Friday normal business hours
- Scheduled on-call rotations for after hours and weekends.
- Travel out of state for scheduled shipyard periods and emergency repairs.
