Senior Marine Engineering Manager – Vessel Safety & Ops

Blue & Gold Fleet, Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue & Gold Fleet, Inc. in Alameda, CA is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Central Bay Engineering Team and support vessel operations. You will ensure our fleet is maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.

This role oversees maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, and cost control, delivering timely performance reports to WETA. The Engineering Manager will lead safety initiatives and collaborate with operations to maintain optimal vessel

Qualifications

• Marine engineering experience, preferably in passenger vessel industry.
• Experience in maritime maintenance facilities.
• Knowledge of all aspects of vessel repair and fabrication.
• Minimum of 10 years of recent marine engineering experience or equivalent (must include a minimum of 4 years supervisory).
• Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering or related field.
• 5+ years service as a maritime engineer.
• 5+ years serving in similar shoreside engineering management roles.
• Must possess a valid Driver License with a good driving record.
• Computer literacy and strong oral/written communication are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily activities of engineering staff at Central Bay Facility, ensuring efficient execution of scheduled work orders, support of vessel operations, management of employee schedules and leave, and accurate completion and approval of timecards.
• Investigates workplace incidents, near misses, and significant operational issues to support continuous improvement in safety, environmental performance, and customer service.
• Assists in maintaining ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification programs, including documentation control, record management, training coordination, and audit support
• Champions a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and exceptional customer service by promoting best practices and ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform quality control inspections of all maintenance work, sub-contractor and shipyard work.
• Manage all communication with all CB Engineers, and provide updates to the Director of Engineering.
• Prioritize tasks, work orders, preventative maintenanceand assign & schedule work.
• Ensure that all maintenance work is completed following established safe working practices, utilizing the proper PPE for all engineers and sub-contractors.
• Collaborate with CentralBay Operations staff to diagnose issues, identify root causes, and allocate appropriate resources to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations.
• Manage inspections of WETA assets to monitor and improve our maintenance plans.

Skills

Marine engineering

Maritime maintenance facilities

Vessel repair and fabrication

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering

5+ years maritime engineering

5+ years shoreside engineering management

Job description

Blue & Gold Fleet, Inc. in Alameda, CA is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Central Bay Engineering Team and support vessel operations. You will ensure our fleet is maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.

This role oversees maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, and cost control, delivering timely performance reports to WETA. The Engineering Manager will lead safety initiatives and collaborate with operations to maintain optimal vessel