Assistant Port Engineer - Maritime Vessel Maintenance

OFFSHORE AVIATION LLC; Piney Point (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Offshore Aviation Group in Piney Point, MD is seeking an Assistant Port Engineer to support maintenance, repair, and operational readiness for its vessel fleet. You will coordinate engineering work with the Port Engineer, vessel crews, and shoreside staff to ensure safety and readiness.

This hands‑on shoreside role blends vessel visits, troubleshooting, planning, purchasing, and project support, requiring practical marine knowledge, strong organization, and the ability to adapt to changing

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in marine engineering, vessel maintenance, ship repair, or a closely related technical field.
• Working knowledge of marine diesel engines, generators, auxiliary machinery, and associated mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, equipment specifications, drawings, and service documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple work orders, purchases, and repair priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with vessel crews, vendors, and contractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn maintenance management and purchasing systems.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a dependable approach to completing assigned work.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally and support changing vessel schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Port Engineer in planning and coordinating preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and equipment servicing across assigned vessels.
• Work with Chief Engineers to identify deficiencies, troubleshoot equipment issues, and establish repair priorities based on safety, vessel readiness, and operational requirements.
• Support maintenance and repair of propulsion machinery, generators, electrical systems, pumps, hydraulics, HVAC, and other vessel equipment.
• Conduct vessel visits to assess equipment condition, verify maintenance progress, and identify upcoming repair and support needs.
• Provide hands‑on technical assistance within your qualifications and coordinate specialist support as needed.
• Maintain accurate work orders, equipment histories, service reports, and outstanding deficiency records in the company’s maintenance management system.
• Help develop maintenance schedules, repair specifications, and scopes of work.
• Track assigned work through completion, including supporting documentation, testing, and closeout.
• Assist with maintaining technical manuals, drawings, equipment information, and vessel engineering records.
• Monitor recurring equipment issues and help identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Identify required parts, materials, tools, and services in coordination with vessel engineering personnel.
• Obtain vendor quotations, confirm technical specifications, and prepare purchase requests for approval.
• Track orders, deliveries, repairable components, and critical spare parts to support vessel schedules.
• Coordinate service technicians and contractors, including access, work timing, and onboard support requirements.
• Assist with reviewing completed work, service reports, and invoices against approved scopes and purchase orders.
• Assist with planning and executing drydockings, shipyard periods, refits, equipment installations, and vessel mobilizations.
• Help prepare repair lists, collect technical information, and coordinate materials and contractor support before work begins.
• Monitor assigned shipyard and contractor activities for progress, workmanship, safety, and alignment with approved scope.
• Track project costs, schedule changes, and additional work, promptly bringing issues to the Port Engineer for review.
• Support equipment commissioning, operational testing, sea trials, and project closeout.

Skills

Marine engineering

Vessel maintenance

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Documentation

Communication

Travel

MS Office

Education

Maritime academy degree

USCG credential

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Offshore Aviation Group in Piney Point, MD is seeking an Assistant Port Engineer to support maintenance, repair, and operational readiness for its vessel fleet. You will coordinate engineering work with the Port Engineer, vessel crews, and shoreside staff to ensure safety and readiness.

This hands‑on shoreside role blends vessel visits, troubleshooting, planning, purchasing, and project support, requiring practical marine knowledge, strong organization, and the ability to adapt to changing