Port Engineer - Fleet Maintenance & Compliance Lead

Core Group Resources; Cape May (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Core Group Resources is seeking an Assistant Port Engineer for a shore-side leadership role in Cape May, NJ. You will lead fleet maintenance, oversee regulatory compliance with USCG/ABS, and coordinate shipyard activities, while providing technical oversight to ensure safety and reliability of the vessel fleet.

The role supports engineering operations, manages preventative maintenance, and serves as a licensed backup engineer when needed.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to obtain a USCG Chief Engineer (Limited - Inland/Great Lakes) license within six months of hire; unlimited Chief Engineer license preferred.
• Valid TWIC.
• Ability to reside within commuting distance of Cape May, NJ.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and respond to operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing the fleet’s maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Support dry dock and shipyard repair periods, coordinating repairs and inspections.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies such as USCG and ABS to ensure compliance with all maritime regulations.
• Manage preventative maintenance tracking systems, ensuring timely and effective service schedules.
• Assist in vendor management, repair coordination, and procurement activities.
• Serve as a licensed backup engineer when operational needs require additional support.

Skills

Teamwork

Maintenance planning

Regulatory compliance

Technical oversight

Vendor management

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Core Group Resources is seeking an Assistant Port Engineer for a shore-side leadership role in Cape May, NJ. You will lead fleet maintenance, oversee regulatory compliance with USCG/ABS, and coordinate shipyard activities, while providing technical oversight to ensure safety and reliability of the vessel fleet.

The role supports engineering operations, manages preventative maintenance, and serves as a licensed backup engineer when needed.