Fleet Port Engineer - Lead Vessel Maintenance & Safety

Young Brothers

Honolulu (HI)

On-site

USD 129,000 - 140,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Young Brothers is seeking an experienced Sr Port Engineer to direct the maintenance and regulatory compliance of our tug fleet from Honolulu. You will oversee budgets, manage a team of engineers, and serve as the primary technical authority for vessel inspections, repairs, and dry-dockings.

You will lead safety initiatives, coordinate with operations and regulatory bodies, and ensure fleet readiness for inter-island service, while maintaining strong vendor relationships and strategic capital

Qualifications

High school education is desirable; maritime academy or college degree preferred.
3–5 years as a tugboat engineer or shoreside management experience preferred.
Must possess a valid USCG engineer's license or Designated Duty Engineer (DDE).

Responsibilities

Directs and oversees maintenance and regulatory compliance for the 8-vessel tug fleet.
Manage budgets: capital expenditures (~$10M over 5 years) and maintenance expenditures ($2.5–3M annually).
Lead and supervise 12 engineers and 8 shoreside engineers; recruit, train, and develop staff.
Serve as liaison for USCG, ABS inspections, surveys, and regulatory surveys.
Oversee safety programs and enforce a strong safety culture across vessels and crews.
Coordinate with operations and vendors; negotiate with OEMs and maintain vendor relationships.