What are the responsibilities and job description for the Port Engineer position at MORAN TOWING CORPORATION?
Here is an opportunity to join one of the most well-known companies in the Maritime Industry. Moran Towing Corporation (www.morantug.com) has an opportunity available for a Port Engineer for Moran Baltimore. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position reporting to the General Manager.
Moran Towing Corporation is one of the oldest companies in America and has prospered by continuously reinventing itself for over 160 years. Starting in 1860 as a tugboat company, we have grown from those roots to become a dominant provider of commercial ship docking services, marine transportation, LNG support operations, environmental recovery, and commercial diving services. While economies, cultures, markets, and technology will always continue to evolve, our steadfast commitment to partnering with our employees and customers to solve our customers’ marine requirements has enabled us to stay the course year after year.
Position Summary
The Port Engineer is the lead engineer of the local Moran fleet reporting directly to the General Manager, Baltimore. This position includes accepting a high level of accountability and displaying strong initiative for the operation and maintenance of the floating and support assets of the division, including providing direct support to the tug engineers. Effective communication, coordination and personnel interface are key to the success of this position. The Port Engineer is required to be fully conversant with, and continually set a good example of, safe working practices per Moran’s Mission Statement and Safety Management System (SMS). Hours of work are the division’s business hours Monday through Friday, with the incumbent expected to be available, when required, during off-hours, weekends, and holidays. Some travel is required.
SPECIFIC Responsibilities Include, but are not limited, to:
Manage Local Engineering Activities
- Actively pursues safety improvements per our Mission Statement.
- Reviews Daily Engineering Reports from vessels.
- Implements and monitors the Preventive Maintenance Plan.
- Manages and completes vessel repairs.
- Completes capital improvement projects.
- Ensures regulatory and class requirements are met.
- Purchases Engine Department spares and consumables.
- Oversees Engineer development, training, and qualifications.
- Seeks out and implements cost-saving measures, where appropriate.
- As the subject matter expert, maintains an intimate knowledge of each vessel’s systems and status and leads troubleshooting efforts as needed.
- Maintains corporate databases as they apply to the Engineering Department.
- Obtains PIC Chief for all division tugs.
- Obtains Shipyard Competent Person rating, including use of QRAE gas detection equipment.
Interface with Corporate Construction and Repair Department
- Seeks guidance and approval relating to major repairs, modifications, or equipment overhauls.
- Assists with specifications and completion of vessel dry dockings.
- Shares information relevant to Moran’s comprehensive fleet.
Maintain Shore Side Engineering Facilities and Support Equipment
- Ensures Regulatory compliance as applicable.
- Maintains and tracks inventory as required.
- Ensures readiness of support equipment (i.e., forklift, crane, etc.as applicable).
Manage Local Vendor Relationships
- Vets and selects vendors.
- Coordinates and schedules vendors.
- Ensures Quality Control and SMS conformance relating to vendor behavior and performance.
- Reviews and approves vendor invoicing.
Manage Direct Reports
- Delegates tasks to the Assistant Port Engineer as appropriate.
- Ensures Assistant Port Engineer satisfactorily meets job requirements.
- Provides guidance and career development opportunities for Assistant Port Engineer.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced Marine Engineering expertise evidenced by at least BS degree in Marine Engineering or equivalent experience, five or more years of relevant engineering experience in a licensed capacity, and past or current USCG engineering licensure.
- Must possess or be able to obtain TWIC documentation (including meeting the physical requirements of the USCG 719K physical exam).
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs.
- Demonstrated good judgment, work flexibility, and a high level of initiative and organization.
- Ability to travel when required, including air travel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE ABILITY TO:
- Sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Frequently reach, bend, stoop, and crawl.
- Frequent walking and navigating stairs, ladders, and uneven surfaces.
- Occasional tool use to include wide range of combined physical motions.
- Occasionally lift 75 lbs.
- Speak, hear, and see (color vision required).
This job description does not cover or contain a complete list of responsibilities or activities. Responsibilities and activities may change, or other responsibilities and activities may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.
IN RETURN, WE OFFER
- Competitive compensation
- Career development opportunities
- Team-oriented work environment
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance, Health Advocate, and Wellness Programs
- Generous 401(k) Plan with employer non-elective, matching, and discretionary contributions
- Company paid Financial Advice Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Paid Vacation based on years of service
Moran Towing Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
