Port Engineer

Brief Description

Moran Towing Corporation () has an opportunity available for a Port Engineer for Moran Port Arthur/Beaumont
. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position reporting to the General Manager.

Moran Towing Corporation is one of the oldest companies in America and has prospered by continuously reinventing itself for over 160 years. Starting in 1860 as a tugboat company, we have grown from those roots to become a dominant provider of commercial ship docking services, marine transportation, LNG support operations, environmental recovery, and commercial diving services. While economies, cultures, markets, and technology will always continue to evolve, our steadfast commitment to partnering with our employees and customers to solve our customers’ marine requirements has enabled us to stay the course year after year.

The Port Engineer is the lead engineer of the local Moran fleet reporting directly to the General Manager. This position includes accepting a high level of accountability and displaying strong initiative for the operation and maintenance of the floating and support assets of the division, including providing direct support to the tug Captains & Engineers. Effective communication, coordination and personnel interface are key to the success of this position.

The Port Engineer is required to be fully conversant with, and continually set a good example of, safe working practices per Moran’s Mission, Vision and Values including compliance with the Safety Management System (SMS). Hours of work are the division’s business hours Monday through Friday, with the incumbent expected to be available, when required, during off-hours, weekends, and holidays. Some travel is required.

• Actively ensures safety of personnel and equipment is a priority before, during and after all work.
• Reviews daily engineering reports from vessels, as applicable.
• Implements and monitors the Preventive Maintenance Plan.
• Manages and performs vessel repairs.
• Recommends capital improvement projects to the General Manager.
• Ensures compliance of regulatory and ABS class obligations.
• Purchases engine department spares and consumables.
• Assists in developing marine engineers with development in training and qualifications including approval of their knowledge.
• Seeks out and implements cost‑saving measures, where appropriate.
• As the subject matter expert, maintains an intimate knowledge of the vessels systems and leads troubleshooting efforts as needed.
• Maintains corporate databases as they apply to the Engineering Department.
• Receives PIC training.
• Receives Shipyard Competent Person training, including use of QRAE gas detection equipment.

• Seeks guidance and approval relating to repairs, modifications, or equipment overhauls.
• Assists with specifications and information prior to a vessel dry docking.
• Shares information relevant to the engineering fitness of each assigned vessel.

• Ensures preventative maintenance is performed to shoreside equipment. Also ensures regulatory compliance as applicable.
• Ensures facilities are kept safe from hazards including fire or other.
• Maintains and tracks inventory as required.
• Ensures readiness of support equipment (i.e., forklift, crane, etc. as applicable).

• Selects approved vendors utilizing a vetting criterion.
• Ensures a safe working environment including egress and ingress to vessel.
• Coordinates and schedules vendors with operations.
• Ensures Quality Control and SMS conformance relating to vendor behavior and performance.
• Reviews and approves vendor invoicing.

• Manage Assistant Port Engineer or others, as appropriate.
• Ensures Assistant Port Engineer has identified goals to satisfactorily meet job requirements.
• Provides guidance and career development opportunities for Assistant Port Engineer.

• Advanced Marine Engineering expertise evidenced by at least a BS degree in Marine Engineering or equivalent…