Fleet Port Engineer — Lead Maintenance & Safety

Young Brothers; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 129,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Young Brothers is seeking a Port Engineer in Honolulu to direct and oversee operational readiness, maintenance, and regulatory compliance for the 8-vessel tug fleet valued over $100M. You will manage budgets, supervise a team of engineers and mechanics, and act as the primary technical authority for inspections, surveys, and dry-dockings.

This role requires a USCG engineer license or DDE, strong leadership, and experience in maritime operations, safety culture, and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Requires a USCG engineer license or DDE.
• Maritime academy or college degree preferred.
• Experience managing budgets and large maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Directly oversees maintenance, repairs, and regulatory compliance for the tug fleet.
• Manage capital budgets and annual maintenance expenditures.
• Lead a team of engineers and mechanics; develop safety culture and training.
• Coordinate vessel inspections, surveys, and dry-docking with regulatory bodies.

Skills

USCG license

Engineering management

Budget oversight

Vessel maintenance

Safety culture

Education

Maritime academy or college degree

USCG engineer license or DDE

Tools

SAP

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Young Brothers is seeking a Port Engineer in Honolulu to direct and oversee operational readiness, maintenance, and regulatory compliance for the 8-vessel tug fleet valued over $100M. You will manage budgets, supervise a team of engineers and mechanics, and act as the primary technical authority for inspections, surveys, and dry-dockings.

This role requires a USCG engineer license or DDE, strong leadership, and experience in maritime operations, safety culture, and vendor relationships.