Port Engineer

Posted: Saturday, 08 March 2025
Valid Thru: Monday, 07 April 2025
Index Requested on: 03/09/2025 01:28:00
Indexed on: 03/09/2025 01:28:00

Location: Staten Island, NY, 10301, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Kirby Offshore Marine Operating LLC is hiring!

Description:

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.

Education/Experience:
  • College degree preferred 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.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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