Alaska Port Engineer - Fleet Maintenance Lead

Allen Marine Tours; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Marine Tours in Juneau, AK, is seeking a Port Engineer to lead the shoreside engineering team and oversee the fleet's maintenance and repairs. You will establish and manage a preventative maintenance system and supervise engineers to ensure ongoing reliability of vessel systems throughout the year.

The role requires hands-on supervision, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with captains, deckhands, and external technicians.

Qualifications

• High degree of organization.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience in maritime-related field.
• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Extensive marine-diesel/auxiliary systems knowledge.
• Experience creating and executing a maintenance and repair schedule.
• Valid US driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Must pass a security background check and DOT drug test.

Responsibilities

• Arrive one and a half hours before tour departures to consult with crew to resolve mechanical issues.
• Be present for initial vessel startups to provide troubleshooting before tour departures.
• Supervise Assistant Port Engineer and Deckhands, monitor engine logs for each vessel, and maintain independent logs on all work completed.
• Complete required maintenance on prescribed schedule and assist with oil/fuel filter changes as needed.
• Conduct pre-season and continuous onboard training with Deckhands.
• Diagnose and complete repairs on time.
• Order, receive, and maintain a complete inventory of spare parts for engines and auxiliary systems.
• Maintain docks, ramp, shop, and all other aspects of the facility, including septic and fuel systems.
• Work cooperatively with mechanics and welders from other AMT ports and outside businesses as needed.
• Ride along on tours as needed to assess and monitor vessel systems while underway by conducting engine and jet room checks.
• Fill in onboard as Deckhand/crew as needed.
• Work efficiently with Captains and other employees in a time-critical environment.
• Special projects may be assigned as required by the business.

Skills

High degree of organization

Supervisory experience

Maritime experience

Maintenance scheduling

Valid US driver’s license

Security background check

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Post-secondary mechanical engineering certificate

Job description

Allen Marine Tours in Juneau, AK, is seeking a Port Engineer to lead the shoreside engineering team and oversee the fleet's maintenance and repairs. You will establish and manage a preventative maintenance system and supervise engineers to ensure ongoing reliability of vessel systems throughout the year.

The role requires hands-on supervision, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with captains, deckhands, and external technicians.