Vessel Maintenance & Technical Support Engineer

Stabbert Maritime; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stabbert Maritime is actively seeking an Assistant Port Engineer to join the Technical Services team in Seattle.

The role focuses on maintaining the technical readiness, reliability, and safe operation of assigned vessels, supporting preventive and corrective maintenance planning, vessel inspections, contractor coordination, inventory tracking, documentation, and follow-up to ensure compliance with company and client requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BA/BS degree, maritime academy background, technical school, engineering credential, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum three years of sailing, vessel maintenance, shipyard, marine engineering, or related technical experience preferred.
• Experience in an engineering role aboard vessels is strongly preferred.
• Valid US CG engineer’s license, Designated Duty Engineer license, QMED, or other maritime credential preferred but not required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid passport and TWIC.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to travel locally and internationally, including air travel, with or without notice.
• Must be able to work in shipyards, production areas, and onboard vessels.
• Must be able to walk to and from job sites, climb inclined stairways and vertical ladders, enter confined spaces and tanks, and work at heights.
• Must be able to lift up to

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development, tracking, and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Support coordination with shipyards, contractors, and vendors for repairs, dry-docking, maintenance periods, and vessel upgrades.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues related to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and vessel support systems.
• Help ensure assigned vessels are maintained in operational condition to meet schedules, mission requirements, and client expectations.
• Communicate with vessel Chief Engineers to gather updates, identify technical needs, and support follow-up during missions and port calls.
• Conduct routine vessel inspections under the direction of the Port Engineer to verify condition, readiness, and compliance with company standards.
• Assist with tracking maintenance costs, repair estimates, invoices, and technical operating expenses.
• Maintain accurate records of spare parts, equipment inventory, vendor information, maintenance activity, and repair history.
• Support preparation for class inspections, surveys, audits, and certifications.
• Help track regulatory, class, and client-driven technical requirements affecting vessel operations.
• Coordinate logistics for on-site contractors during maintenance, repairs, and shipyard projects.
• Assist with gathering contractor scopes of work, bids, quotes, and supporting documentation for Port Engineer review.
• Support communication between Technical Services, Vessel Operations, vessel crews, vendors, and shipyards.
• Assist with technical documentation, including service reports, inspection notes, equipment manuals, maintenance records, and project files.
• Support crew training coordination related to vessel systems, maintenance practices, and safety procedures.
• Work with HR, Operations, and Technical Services to help confirm that technical crew documentation, qualifications, and certifications are current and properly maintained.
• Provide technical support to Vessel Managers, Chief Engineers, and crew members during equipment issues, breakdowns, or emergency repairs as directed.
• Travel to vessels, shipyards, vendor facilities, and project sites as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Stabbert Maritime is actively seeking an Assistant Port Engineer to join the Technical Services team in Seattle.

The role focuses on maintaining the technical readiness, reliability, and safe operation of assigned vessels, supporting preventive and corrective maintenance planning, vessel inspections, contractor coordination, inventory tracking, documentation, and follow-up to ensure compliance with company and client requirements.