Port Engineer (Temporary)

Job Summary
The Port Engineer is responsible for safely and efficiently managing the operations and maintenance of assigned company or company managed vessels.

Primary Objectives

• Oversee and provide for maintenance and repair of assigned vessels to ensure condition of hull and machinery are in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Manage vessel operations in compliance with flag, international and classification rules, codes, guidelines and industry standards.
• Manage contractor and vendor agreements, invoices, and relationships to ensure work is performed as required within established time frames and budgets.
• Ensure safe and reliable performance of vessels in compliance with customer and company requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate repair and maintenance functions to minimize loss of revenue and cost of repairs
• Review repair requests to determine that expenditures are economically sound.
• Maintain contact with contractors to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.
• Vessel attendance to ensure technical condition, performance of maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct investigations of accident reports and near misses.
• Investigate machinery casualties to determine cause and advise methods of operation to prevent recurrence of casualty.
• Coordinate and conduct follow up of surveys and repairs.
• Prepare dry dock and modification and repair specifications.
• Approve fuel, lubricant, and vessel consumable invoices and expenses.
• Approve and evaluate spare parts consumption and requisitions.
• Manage vessel inventory aboard and ashore.
• Review and evaluate position reports and other reports relevant to status and performance of assigned vessels, safety, and pollution prevention.
• Monitor and report on the performance of company or company managed vessels.
• Evaluate the performance of Masters, Chief Engineers, officers, and crew.
• Review operational efficiency of company managed vessels.
• Develop and maintain an environment that prioritizes the safety of personnel, vessels, and cargo and the prevention of pollution.
• Follow up on required corrective and/or preventive action resulting from non-conformance reports and results of internal and external audits.
• Manage and work with Regulatory and Classification Societies.
• Develop and manage vessel operational, capital, overhaul, and consumable budgets.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of coursework and experience in directly-related field required

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid state-issued driver license and acceptable driving record required
• Transportation Worker Identity Credential (TWIC) required

Work Experience

• 6+ years of related marine engineering experience required
• Prior experience working with and overseeing union-represented employees required
• Experience using Nautical Systems vessel management software preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of stevedore operations for break bulk and/or container vessels, cargo stowage restrictions with regards to hazardous cargo, and stability considerations of vessels.
• Basic knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations and related industry governmental regulations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with vessel management systems
• General knowledge of labor contracts.
• Ability to make critical decisions in an ambiguous environment under stressful conditions.
• Ability to drive automatic and manual transmission vehicles safely.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Competencies

• Builds High-Performing Teams Selects, organizes, and motivates colleagues to work together in a committed way to achieve a common mission and ensures a pipeline of talent for the future.
• Delivers Results Rigorously drives self and others to achieve high levels of individual and organization performance.
• Engages & Inspires Others Leads with energy, self-confidence and understanding in ways that motivate colleagues to achieve more than they thought possible.
• Focuses on the Customer & Market Continuously evaluates what is important to the customer/client and develops products or solutions that exceed expectations.
• Makes Sound Business Decisions Makes timely and well-informed decisions that advance critical priorities, capitalize on new opportunities, and resolve problems.
• Partners Across Boundaries Works collaboratively and effectively with colleagues throughout the company toward the common good of The Pasha Group.
• Practices our Values Supports and models The Pasha Way; conduct reflects Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, Innovation and Teamwork.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND TRAVEL
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hear and speak with sufficient clarity to understand and engage in information exchange; hear and understand verbal instructions; give and receive information verbally in person or via communication device - Often
• Walk/travel within office, terminal, and port environment; crouch/bend to access floor-level areas; climb stairs, ladders, and access hatches - Often
• Use hands/fingers to operate equipment, manipulate documents and small objects, type/complete data input, write - Often
• Reach with hands, arms; lift, move, and manipulate objects weighing up to 50 lbs - Regularly
• Sight sufficient to read instructions, documents, and screen-based information - Often

Working Environment
This role requires work that may involve the following environmental conditions:

• Vessel and terminal environment - includes moving, shifting surfaces, and active production areas including moving vehicles, equipment, and machinery.
• Outdoor/open environments which may involve high/low temperatures, humidity and inclement weather conditions.

Screening Requirements
Background Checks
Driving Record Review

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except as prohibited by law.
The information included in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive or exhaustive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.