Port Engineer - Marine Diesel & Vessel Systems

The-Jankovich-Company,-LLC; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 137,540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-Term Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Jankovich Company, based in San Pedro, California, seeks a Port Engineer to oversee hands-on maintenance of tugboats and barges in San Pedro and San Diego. You will diagnose and repair diesel engines, generators, pumps, and hydraulic systems, coordinate with shipyards, and maintain maintenance records.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position requiring 5+ years of marine/mechanical experience, a valid TWIC, and the ability to work in confined spaces and on moving vessels.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five+ years of hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing diesel engines and related mechanical equipment.
• Technical training, certification, or a recognized credential in diesel engine repair, mechanical maintenance, industrial maintenance, marine engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with diesel engines, generators, pumps, hydraulic systems, fuel and cooling systems, piping, and related heavy-duty or marine equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to independently diagnose equipment failures and determine appropriate repairs.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, equipment diagrams, and manufacturer specifications.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• TWIC, or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on tugboats and barges, including diesel engines, generators, pumps, hydraulic systems, piping, and related vessel equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other vessel-system problems and determine appropriate repair or corrective action.
• Perform repairs, rebuilds, component replacements, adjustments, installations, and other work necessary to maintain vessel machinery and equipment.
• Respond to equipment failures and other unplanned or urgent maintenance needs and perform repairs necessary to safely return equipment or vessels to service.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules and maintain accurate maintenance and repair records in Helm Connect or similar systems.
• Coordinate specialized repairs and drydock work with shipyards, contractors, and service technicians.
• Manage preventive maintenance schedules and maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.
• Source and maintain parts, tools, and critical vessel spare-parts inventory.
• Perform equipment testing and checks to help ensure vessels are ready to safely return to service.

Skills

Diesel engine maintenance

Troubleshooting

Heavy equipment repair

Marine mechanical systems

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma

Diesel engine repair certification

TWIC credential or ability to obtain

Tools

Helm Connect

Job description

The Jankovich Company, based in San Pedro, California, seeks a Port Engineer to oversee hands-on maintenance of tugboats and barges in San Pedro and San Diego. You will diagnose and repair diesel engines, generators, pumps, and hydraulic systems, coordinate with shipyards, and maintain maintenance records.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position requiring 5+ years of marine/mechanical experience, a valid TWIC, and the ability to work in confined spaces and on moving vessels.