Port Engineer – Tanker Fleet

Core Group Resources; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group Resources seeks an experienced Port Engineer to oversee technical and engineering functions for a fleet of commercial tankers. This shore-based role ensures vessel reliability, regulatory compliance, and optimal maintenance and repair activities, with coordination between crews, vendors, and management.

The ideal candidate has extensive marine engineering experience on tankers or oceangoing vessels, with strong knowledge of propulsion, machinery, electrical systems, and maintenance

Qualifications

• Extensive marine engineering experience on tankers, oceangoing vessels, or similar ships.
• Strong knowledge of propulsion, auxiliary machinery, electrical systems, and maintenance practices.
• Experience with planned maintenance systems and shipyard operations.
• Familiarity with USCG, ABS/class standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and engineering support for assigned tanker vessels.
• Review maintenance programs, repair schedules and ensure equipment reliability.
• Coordinate vessel repairs, drydockings, and shipyard projects.
• Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and service technicians.
• Monitor costs and contribute to vessel operating and capex budgets.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, surveys, and certifications.
• Travel to vessels, ports, and shipyards as needed.

Skills

Marine engineering

Tankers/oceangoing vessels

Regulatory compliance

Maintenance planning

Vendor management

Troubleshooting

Travel to vessels/shipyards

USCG/ABS knowledge

Team coordination

Education

USCG engineering license or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Port Engineer to oversee the technical and engineering functions of a fleet of commercial tankers. This shore-based role offers a critical opportunity to ensure vessel reliability, compliance with regulations, and optimal maintenance and repair activities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong marine engineering background, particularly in tankers or similar oceangoing vessels, and possess comprehensive knowledge of vessel machinery, maintenance systems, and shipyard operations. This position plays a vital role in coordinating between vessel crews, vendors, and management to maintain fleet operational readiness and safety.

Port Engineer - Tanker Fleet

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Port Engineer to oversee the technical and engineering functions of a fleet of commercial tankers. This shore-based role offers a critical opportunity to ensure vessel reliability, compliance with regulations, and optimal maintenance and repair activities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong marine engineering background, particularly in tankers or similar oceangoing vessels, and possess comprehensive knowledge of vessel machinery, maintenance systems, and shipyard operations. This position plays a vital role in coordinating between vessel crews, vendors, and management to maintain fleet operational readiness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and engineering support for assigned tanker vessels.
• Monitor vessel condition, machinery performance, maintenance needs, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with Chief Engineers and vessel personnel to troubleshoot mechanical and engineering issues.
• Review and manage planned maintenance programs, repair schedules, and ensure equipment reliability.
• Coordinate vessel repairs, drydockings, and shipyard projects effectively.
• Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, service technicians, and technical resource providers.
• Track repair, maintenance costs, and contribute to vessel operating and capital expenditure budgets.
• Ensure vessels adhere to USCG, ABS, class, environmental, and other regulatory standards.
• Review technical reports, identify machinery deficiencies, inspections findings, and implement corrective actions.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, surveys, and vessel certifications.
• Provide technical guidance during operational issues and equipment failures.
• Travel to vessels, ports, and shipyards as necessary to facilitate maintenance and compliance efforts.

Requirements

• Extensive marine engineering experience on tankers, oceangoing vessels, or similar commercial ships.
• Previous roles such as Chief Engineer, First Assistant Engineer, Port Engineer, Technical Superintendent, or Technical Manager are highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of marine propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, electrical systems, and maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated experience with planned maintenance systems, drydock projects, and shipyard operations.
• In-depth understanding of USCG, ABS/class standards, and maritime regulatory requirements.
• Tanker-specific experience is strongly preferred.
• USCG engineering license or equivalent maritime engineering credentials are preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting, planning, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Ability to travel to vessels, ports, and shipyards as needed.

This opportunity offers a challenging and rewarding role for accomplished marine engineers eager to make a significant impact in fleet management.