Port Engineer - Vessel Readiness & LNG Ops

Brief Description

Moran Towing Corporation () has an opportunity available for a

Brief Description

Moran Towing Corporation () has an opportunity available for a Port Engineer for Moran Port Arthur LNG. 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Port Engineer’s number one job is to ensure our vessels remain operational, reliable and ready to support the mission. Assist the Captain and Engineers by working alongside them to keep the fleet in motion. The Port Engineer serves as shoreside engineering representative supporting Moran's Port Arthur LNG (PALNG) operations and reports directly to the General Manager. The Port Engineer is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance and engineering of assigned tugboats, shoreside equipment, and supporting assets.

This position provides direct technical support to vessel Captains and Engineers and is accountable for vessel readiness, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair coordination, regulatory compliance, spare-parts management, vendor performance, and planned maintenance activities.

The Port Engineer works closely with the General Manager, vessel crews, Regional and Corporate Engineering, PALNG stakeholders, shipyards, and outside vendors to maximize vessel availability and minimize operational downtime. The position requires a high degree of initiative, accountability, technical expertise, communication, and organization. The position is 100% in person (no remote). Normal hours are the division's business hours Monday through Friday;

however, the incumbent is expected to be available when required during off-hours, weekends, and holidays. Some travel is required.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, but are not limited, to the following:

Fleet Readiness and Reliability

• Maintains continuous awareness of the mechanical condition and operational readiness of assigned vessels and support assets.
• Continually monitors electronic preventative maintenance system (Helm) for all assets and ensures tasks are completed and recorded
• Identifies emerging equipment issues before they result in operational downtime and develops repair, maintenance, and contingency plans in coordination with the General Manager and vessel crews.
• Responds to vessel casualties and maintenance needs as required to restore safe, reliable operations and minimize service interruptions.
• Communicates vessel status, significant deficiencies, anticipated downtime, repair plans, and operational risks to the General Manager in a timely manner.
• Supports preparing vessels for drydock, including continual monitoring and recordkeeping of items to be placed on the drydock list, and assisting with vessel going to, and returning from, the shipyard.

• Ensures the safety of personnel and equipment is a priority before, during, and after all maintenance and repair work.
• Reviews vessel engineering reports, maintenance status, deficiencies, and recurring equipment issues.
• Implements, monitors, and supports the Preventive Maintenance Plan (PMP) and ensures required…