Marine Port Engineer — Shipyard & Inspections

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Blessey Marine seeks a Boat Port Engineer for our Harahan, LA office to implement the company’s maintenance and repair plan, ensure boats are in excellent condition, and ready for safe operation by the crew. Duties range from inspections to hands-on mechanical and electrical repairs.

Reports to the Director of Boat Maintenance & New Construction. The role includes coordinating shipyard repairs, inspections with US Coast Guard and ABS, and training crew members while ensuring proper documentation

Qualifications

• Five or more years of commercial marine repair and maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of steel hull construction, mechanical equipment, and electrical equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Able to read, write, and speak English clearly.

Responsibilities

• Set up and oversee shipyard repair and maintenance.
• Facilitate US Coast Guard, ABS, and other inspections.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Train boat crew members on repair and maintenance activities.
• Conduct periodic boat inspections and report findings to resolve issues timely.
• Assist in construction of new boats during shipyard visits and oversee machinery commissioning.
• Enter all work into the management information system.
• Participate in weekend/holiday on-call rotation.
• Manage major repair projects: survey boats, prepare cost projections, schedule work, and stay on budget.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication

Reading/writing English

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Blessey Marine seeks a Boat Port Engineer for our Harahan, LA office to implement the company’s maintenance and repair plan, ensure boats are in excellent condition, and ready for safe operation by the crew. Duties range from inspections to hands-on mechanical and electrical repairs.

Reports to the Director of Boat Maintenance & New Construction. The role includes coordinating shipyard repairs, inspections with US Coast Guard and ABS, and training crew members while ensuring proper documentation