Port Engineer

CGR Career Portal; Houston, Port Arthur (TX, TX); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Core Group Resources is hiring a Port Engineer for a Gulf Coast marine transportation and harbor services client. This onsite role oversees the maintenance, repair, and operational readiness of a fleet of tugboats and related assets.

You will work with crews, shipyards, and vendors to keep vessels running safely, compliant, and available, while leading budgets and minimizing downtime. A hands-on marine engineering leader with tug or workboat experience is preferred.

Qualificações

• Experience as Port Engineer or similar marine engineering role.
• Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of USCG regulations and ABS standards.
• Proven leadership, coordination, and budget management.
• Ability to travel locally to vessels, shipyards and ports.

Responsabilidades

• Direct maintenance and repair across tugboats and marine equipment.
• Coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance with crews, shipyards, and vendors.
• Plan drydock periods from budgeting to execution and closeout.
• Ensure vessels meet safety and environmental standards.
• Track performance and anticipate mechanical issues.
• Maintain inspection, maintenance and regulatory records.
• Source parts and services; manage downtime with operations.

Conhecimentos

Marine engineering leadership

Tugboat/Workboat operations

USCG regulations & ABS standards

Mechanical troubleshooting

Budget management

Leadership & coordination

Communication and problem-solving

Local travel to vessels

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Port Engineer

Job Summary

Core Group Resources is hiring a Port Engineer for an established marine transportation and harbor services client in the Gulf Coast region. In this onsite role, you will oversee the maintenance, repair, and operational readiness of a fleet of tugboats and related marine assets.

Reporting to senior operations leadership, you will keep vessels running safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance while working closely with crews, shipyards, and vendors. The ideal candidate is a hands-on marine engineering leader with a strong tugboat or workboat background and a sharp eye for budgets and downtime.

Responsibilities

• Direct maintenance and repair work across a fleet of tugboats and marine equipment
• Coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance with vessel crews, shipyards, and vendors
• Plan and manage drydock periods from budgeting and scheduling through execution and closeout
• Ensure vessels meet USCG, ABS, and company safety and environmental standards
• Track vessel performance and get ahead of mechanical and operational issues
• Manage maintenance budgets, approve invoices, and monitor repair costs
• Supervise and support shoreside engineering staff and vessel engineers
• Keep accurate inspection, maintenance, and regulatory compliance records
• Source parts, materials, and third-party services
• Partner with operations to minimize downtime and keep the fleet working

Requirements

• Prior experience as a Port Engineer, Assistant Port Engineer, Chief Engineer, or in a similar marine engineering role
• Strong background in tugboat, workboat, or small vessel operations
• Working knowledge of USCG regulations, ABS standards, and marine compliance requirements
• Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting experience
• Proven leadership, coordination, and budget management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and make sound decisions under pressure
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel locally to vessels, shipyards, and port facilities
• Flexibility to support vessel operations after hours as needed
• TWIC card or ability to obtain one

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience managing shipyard projects and marine vendor relationships