Senior Port Engineer: Vessel Maintenance & Systems Lead

Hornblower Group; Steilacoom (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Group seeks a Port Engineer to coordinate and supervise maintenance and repair functions for project vessels. You will manage preventive maintenance, capital planning and machinery history while supervising engineers and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or higher, a USCG C/E Unlimited HP license or equivalent, TWIC, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution preferred
• U.S.C.G. license endorsed as C/E Unlimited Horsepower or equivalent
• TWIC Card and/or ability to obtain and maintain
• First Aid/CPR certification and/or ability to obtain and maintain
• Driver’s License
• Copy of DD214 if Veteran status
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Experience in passenger vessel industry with growing levels of responsibility

Responsibilities

• Champion the Company’s Core Values and Code of Conduct
• Safety First – advocate of HMS Safety Culture
• Oversee maintenance and repair functions for project vessels
• Develop and monitor Preventative Maintenance Program
• Manage budgets, cost control and capital planning
• Develop vendor and contractor relationships
• Supervise shipboard engineers and training
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and safety policies
• Maintain vessel maintenance records and machinery history
• Travel for meetings, conferences and support as requested

Skills

Crew management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Vendor relations

Safety culture

MSDS handling

Microsoft Office

Shipboard engineering

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

U.S.C.G. license: C/E Unlimited HP

Tools

TWIC Card

First Aid/CPR certification

Driver’s License

Job description

Hornblower Group seeks a Port Engineer to coordinate and supervise maintenance and repair functions for project vessels. You will manage preventive maintenance, capital planning and machinery history while supervising engineers and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or higher, a USCG C/E Unlimited HP license or equivalent, TWIC, and strong leadership and communication skills.