What are the responsibilities and job description for the Port Engineer position at Trackline?
Unique opportunity for a Port Engineer in beautiful Honolulu Hawaii.
You would be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the maintenance, repair and safe operations of all engineering needs for vessel and equipment.
Seeking Chief or First Assistant Engineer with 6 years of experience sailing in either capacity and experience going through shipyard availability periods.
We may be able to consider an experienced Port Engineer with extensive shipyard experience
OR Marine Engineer, Mechanical Engineer with significant related experience. Ideally seeking someone with a 1AE or Chief Engineers license.
Offering a solid base salary and excellent benefits, and ample vacation time. This position has some hybrid capabilities built into it- but you would need to live in Hawaii.
- Develop repair specifications and manage the repair of the vessels by overseeing all activities directly related to the repairs.
- Liaison with the vessel Chief Engineer/Captain on required maintenance needs.
- Manage and negotiate contractor selection, contract management and contractors’ work by setting up service to vessels, ensuring regulatory inspections are scheduled timely and controlling expenditures within designated projects.
- Monitor and coordinate vessel certification inspections with external and internal customers. Regularly attend vessels during times of out of service or dry-docking.
- Work with warehouse personnel requesting fleet spare equipment be dispatched to support the upkeep of the vessels.
- Create PO’s/WO’s, review and close outstanding maintenance jobs, review/approve requisitions and review vessel reports. Work with buyers to assist in the purchasing of supplies.
- Complete PO’s of work performed, make adjustments and update financial information to allow for payment matching to the invoice.
- Develop maintenance and repair cost analysis sheets and monitor the budget.
- Assist in the development and modification of preventative maintenance plans for vessel equipment.
- Ensure the engineering procedures and policies are periodically reviewed, modified and implemented.
