Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Port Engineer to oversee the maintenance of maritime vessels, shipping equipment, operating equipment operation, and port/shipping terminal facilities. This pivotal role involves managing onboard vessel engineers/mechanics, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and coordinating with diverse teams to optimize equipment performance. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to process management, project scheduling, and technical problem-solving, all while maintaining a focus on safety and efficiency. Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge is required to assure sound decision making as well as the development of the employees, both onboard and shoreside. Join us to contribute to innovative solutions that drive operational excellence and support sustainable, stable growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
- Develop detailed plans to assure maintenance of shipping equipment and operating equipment, integrating mechanical, electrical, and structural plans.
- Manage various levels of personnel supporting mechanical, electrical and structural repairs, to include planned maintenance and repair as well as unplanned, crisis oriented challenges, as well as general facility maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with safety programs such as ISM / SMS to include standard safety protocols.
- Collaborate with and manage third party maintenance providers, providing technical guidance of work performed on all systems, to include participating in the decision process related to engaging a third party resource.
- Maintain comprehensive records of system design modifications, inspection reports, and project progress updates.
- Ensure shoreside and vessel inventory details are properly recorded and maintained.
Experience
- Proven experience in scheduling and management within shipping terminal and maritime maintenance environments.
- Strong background in mechanical and electrical principles combined with hands-on experience in construction or system installation projects.
- Proficiency in use of computers to include various type of software.
- Familiarity with electrical systems to include tracing and troubleshooting systemic failures.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams across maintenance disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, and structural (welding).
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.
- Join us as a Port Engineer where your expertise will help shape the future of our shipping business! Your innovative ideas will help streamline operations while ensuring safety standards are met or exceeded—making a tangible impact on our maritime and shoreside performance!
Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work at a regulated facility, obtaining a TWIC Card.
Language:
- English and Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Miami, FL 33142 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
