Port Engineer CSA (6778)

SubCom; Eatontown (NJ); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salaries

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with generous company match

Generous vacation and paid sick leave

Résumé du poste

SubCom is seeking a qualified candidate for the position focused on the repair, maintenance, and operation of assigned vessels. The role requires a university degree in a marine field and experience in vessel compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities include supervising technical maintenance, managing budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates must have strong leadership and communication skills, and be prepared for travel to various ports as needed.

Qualifications

• University degree in marine field, Maritime Academy graduate preferred.
• United States Coast Guard Chief Engineer unlimited license preferred.
• Diesel experience required.

Responsabilités

• Ensure vessel compliance to SUBCOM Safety, Quality and Environmental (SQE) Policy.
• Manage vessel crews to achieve safe and efficient operations.
• Supervise maintenance and repair to optimize vessel availability.

Connaissances

Engine maintenance

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Formation

University degree in marine field

Outils

Microsoft Office

AMOS / SHIPNET

Description du poste

Position Overview

Responsible for repair, maintenance and operation of assigned vessels and similar support to the rest of the SubCom fleet. Lead and manage vessel crews to achieve safe and efficient vessel operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vessel compliance to SUBCOM Safety, Quality and Environmental (SQE) Policy
• Supervise maintenance and repair to optimize vessel availability while protecting asset value
• Ensure vessels regulatory compliance
• Approve spare parts purchases and arrange outside vendor repairs
• Set and monitor vessel operating budgets
• Evaluate skills of shipboard personnel and make promotional recommendations.
• Responsible for the overall management of repair and maintenance for assigned vessels including routine voyage repairs, regulatory surveys, dry docking shipyard events, emergencies, casualties, and modifications
• Attend vessels on regular basis to assure crew compliance to SUBCOM SQE program and to verify vessel maintenance and asset preservation
• Minimize out of service periods through proactive maintenance and repairs practices
• Prepare dry dock and voyage repair specifications, analyze, and evaluate shipyard quotations and proposals, supervise dry-dock repair and administer cost control
• Manage technical files including service reports, machinery history and regulatory required documentation
• Perform troubleshooting and repairing all ships systems including cargo systems, main and auxiliary machinery, automation, electrical power and distribution systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Assign and supervise vessel and external resources as needed to achieve objectives including vendors, shoreside and shipboard staff
• Attend vessels regularly to monitor maintenance, equipment functionality and observe training/development of crews
• Have working knowledge of Maintenance and Safety, Quality and Environmental (SQE) modules in AMOS / SHIPNET, monitor and ensure that requisitions, service requests, and all elements of the QSE module are properly created and completed and be responsible for proposing corrective actions and verifying closure of incidents and nonconformities onboard vessels
• Remain abreast of, and ensure compliance with, applicable flag state and class standards, international regulations, and audit/vetting results
• Prepare, monitor, and manage maintenance budgets including routine and major maintenance as well as engine consumables
• Monitor and assure maintenance software (AMOS / SHIPNET) is utilized properly, verifying repairs and maintenance are properly reported and standard jobs are followed
• Participate in office and shipboard SQE / ISM audits
• Review for approval ship generated requisitions for stores, spares, and repairs
• Create and update vessel operating manuals where required.
• Participate in the development and/or revision of MS procedures to achieve effective guidelines, as required
• Represent SUBCOM Ship Management in a professional manner to provide efficient and economic service to all customers
• Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor or manager

Qualifications

• University degree in marine field, Maritime Academy graduate preferred, or five years equivalent experience required
• United State Coast Guard Chief Engineer unlimited license preferred
• Diesel experience required; Cable Installation experience preferred
• Past dry-dock or major repair supervisory experience preferred
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required
• Knowledge of ABS / AMOS / SHIPNET or similar software helpful
• Knowledge and understanding of American Bureau of Shipping, United States Coast Guard and international regulations and protocols relating to company vessels required
• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Written and verbal communications at all organizational levels in a clear and concise manner
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks requiring solid planning, control, review, and cost projection/variance analysis skills
• Highly developed prioritization and organizational skills and attention to detail
• High level of analytical skill and process management ability
• Ability to drive long distances (up to 5 hours) and/or travel by air to various US ports possibly requiring overnight stays
• Ability to board vessels in port (requires using a gangway with a grade of 30-60 degrees)
• Ability to climb ladders and navigate over uneven surfaces during vessel visits
• Ability to board vessels at anchor (climb a Jacob’s ladder from a water taxi)
• Possess good sensory perception (sight, smell, hearing, touch)
• Ability to enter and inspect confined spaces
• Willingness to remain accessible for communication and consultation on an around the clock basis and work unusual hours, including nights and weekends as required

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages
• FSA, HSA
• Generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Some positions may be eligible for shift differential

Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.

SubCom’s Core Values

• Quality
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Innovation