Port Engineer

We are HIRING a Port Engineer!!

We are Alaska’s tug and barge company – and we are growing!

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge has provided marine services in Alaska since 1924. We specialize in harbor services and as well as support the construction, mining, and oil and gas industries throughout South Central, Western Alaska and the Arctic.

Visit www.cookinlettug.com to learn more about us.

Why Cook Inlet Tug & Barge? 

Simply put, Cook Inlet Tug & Barge is a team of exceptional merchant mariners. If you are looking for steady year-round work and enjoy what you do, this is the opportunity of a lifetime! We are committed to employee safety and take pride in our professional operations.

We offer competitive pay and a full package of benefits to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more to our full-time employees.

Apply today at: https://www.cookinlettug.com/careers!

Role Overview:

As a Port Engineer, you will play a major role in ensuring that the fleet is fully equipped to operate successfully and safely day in and day out. The Port Engineer is a key leader and will offer guidance and instruction to the crew in all matters relating to vessel operations, safety, and compliance.

Project Management Focus: 

In this role, you will be responsible for the successful planning, execution, and completion of various maintenance and repair projects across our fleet. This includes overseeing multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Your ability to manage resources, timelines, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams will be critical to your success.

Essential Functions:

Vessel Maintenance

• Develops and reviews planned maintenance programs for vessels.
• Manages complex projects related to vessel repairs and maintenance, ensuring alignment with operational needs and financial plans in place.
• Knowledgeable of both conventional and ASD propulsion systems. Analyzes and troubleshoots problems via communication while a vessel is at sea or in a remote location. 
• Analyzes and troubleshoots problems via communication while a vessel is at sea or in a remote location.
• Monitors all engineering work-in-progress for planned and unplanned maintenance and repairs for vessels.
• Manages repair vendor selection, vendor relationships.
• Manages spare parts inventory and is knowledgeable on lead times and becomes a procurement policy SME.

Interfaces with appropriate operations personnel, advising of action to be taken such as shutting down a vessel, continuing, or discontinuing its operation. 

• Determines methods, lengths, and costs of necessary vessel repairs.
• Trains engineers with regard to vessel systems, repairs, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluates and initiates proper corrective action to eliminate additional expenses to maintenance and repair budget.
• Provides support for inspection of vessels by regulatory groups. Accompanies USCG and ABS surveyors for mid-period inspections, load line annual surveys, special, intermediate surveys, and other regulatory inspections as necessary. Responsible for the remedy and repair of all deficiencies, operational and administrative.
• Evaluates and initiates corrective action on emergency/casualty repairs for vessels.

Safety

• Conducts frequent safety meetings, generally one-on-one, with vessel engineers.
• Performs safety checks on all vessels, initiates any necessary repairs.
• Oversees safety policies, procedures, and precautions for receiving and transferring of fuel on CITB vessels.
• Promotes safe work practices with all company employees and vendors working on company vessels.

Miscellaneous

• Maintains personal proficiency in related engineering fields through formal training and reviews related technical publications on an ongoing basis.
• Miscellaneous duties, as required, such as annual maintenance/repair and capital budget preparation for vessels.
• Assists other Saltchuk Marine companies with vessel repairs, dry-dockings, etc. as required.
• Evaluates and surveys damages for insurance claims. Provides allegations as to cause and effect of damage. Consults with Risk Manager on matters relating to vessel casualties and estimated repair costs. Supervises emergency repairs to vessels whenever they are operating. Arranges for shipyard services, materials, and inspections by regulatory groups, federal, state, and local.
• Oversees crew’s training to perform required tasks to maintain regulatory compliance including, but not limited to: USCG, EPA, ABS, OSHA, , and ADEC as applicable.
• Performs special duties and other projects as assigned.
• Adheres to all company policies.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Supervisory and Leadership of Direct Staff

• Responsible for all matters of employment, including recruiting, training, development, promotion, discipline, and termination.
• Understands and complies with CITB’s Affirmative Action Plan, EEO, Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and all other HR policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicates regional goals and objectives.
• Provides direction and leadership to achieve company Core Values, Mission, and Safety Vision.
• Processes employee evaluations in a timely manner.
• Directs, motivates, and develops employees for maximum performance.

Qualifications:

·       Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential and PIC (preferred).

• 3-5 years as a tugboat engineer or as a shoreside manager is preferred.
• Possess a valid USCG engineer’s license or Designated Duty Engineer (DDE) license. (preferred)
• Basic proficiency with SAP and CAD/CAM software and general knowledge of naval architecture and vessel drawings desired.
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
• Valid state driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. We are a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

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