Job Description

The Port Engineer manages all maintenance, repairs, and modifications for assigned equipment. Ensures assigned personnel and equipment compliance with regulatory agencies and company policies. Requires 24/7 accessibility. 

Essential Job Functions

● Implements and follows company safety protocols and procedures

● Establish and implement preventative and routine maintenance procedures

● Prepare and submit maintenance and capital budgets for assigned equipment

● Prepare specifications, scheduling and management of shipyard periods

● Supervision of all maintenance personnel (including vessel personnel when in port)

● Ensures that vessels are maintained to appropriate regulatory requirements and company standards

● Approve/generate requisitions for spare parts and vendor services.

● Maintain spare parts inventories

● Approve/generate work orders, change orders and AFEs (Authorization for Expenditure)

● Frequent equipment and jobsite visits and inspection

● Ensure compliance of company policies

● Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes 

Qualifications

● 5+ years of experience in related field 

● Associate degree or higher in a marine or engineering discipline preferred

● Technical understanding of construction and maintenance of marine vessels

● Working knowledge of vessel preventative maintenance software

● Ability to read and understand technical drawings

● Proficient skills in standard office software packages

● 3+ years Supervisory experience 

● Ability to work flexible schedule with additional hours as needed; partial remote work opportunities may be available.

● Ability to travel extensively

● This position requires fluent use of the verbal and written English language and understand hand signals

Required Certifications or Licenses

● Driver’s license 

● Valid TWIC or ability to obtain

Physical Requirements

● Must be willing to take a post-offer physical

● Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels

● Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend, or stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders that have capacity limits of 300 lbs.

● Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies, and parts, up to 50 lbs. unassisted

Additional Duties

This Job Description does not cover all of the required duties, activities, functions and responsibilities of the position, any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of Weeks Marine, Inc., with or without notice.  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Weeks Marine, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination, hostility, harassment, and retaliation. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.