Port Engineer

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About Foss Maritime

Foss Maritime is one of the most recognized and respected maritime brands in the U.S., combining a rich legacy with a forward-thinking approach to industry innovation. While deeply rooted in tradition, Foss is evolving at a fast pace, continuously setting new standards for operational excellence and sustainability.

With operations spanning all U.S. coasts and global transportation projects, Foss is a leader in harbor and terminal towage, tug and barge transportation, and offshore energy solutions, including traditional energy and offshore wind projects. Our primary operations are on the U.S. West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii.

As part of the Saltchuk family of companies, Foss is a values-driven organization that takes pride in its exceptional team, commitment to safety, and dedication to customer success. With a culture built on integrity, innovation, and collaboration, Foss Maritime remains a trusted leader in the maritime industry.

About the Role

Responsible for the operational readiness, maintenance and regulatory compliance of the tug fleet, including management of vessel costs and marine personnel working on the vessels. Promotes the safety culture to personnel working onboard company vessels. Provides support with regard to equipment inspections, vessel surveys, repairs, dry-dockings and yard periods to other regions, divisions and companies as required.

Essential Functions:

Vessel Maintenance:

* Develops and reviews planned maintenance program for vessels.

* Evaluates and initiates corrective action on emergency/casualty repairs for vessels.

* Ability to analyze problems via communication while a vessel is at sea or in a remote location.

* Monitors all engineering work-in-progress for planned and unplanned maintenance and repairs for vessels.

* Interfaces with appropriate operations personnel, advising of action to be taken such as shutting down a vessel, continuing or discontinuing its operation.

* Determines methods, lengths and costs of necessary vessel repairs.

* Trains engineers with regard to vessel systems, repairs, and regulatory compliance.

* Evaluates and initiates proper corrective action to eliminate additional expenses to maintenance and repair budget.

* Provides help for inspection of vessels by regulatory groups. Accompanies USCG and ABS surveyors for mid-period inspections, load line annual surveys, special, intermediate surveys and other regulatory inspections. Responsible for the remedy and repair of all deficiencies, operational and administrative.

* Must be able to understand and effectively operate SAP software.

Safety

* Conducts safety meeting, generally one-on-one, with vessel engineers.

* Performs safety checks on all vessels, initiates any necessary repairs.

* Oversees safety policies, procedures and precautions for receiving and transferring of fuel on PNW vessels.

* Promotes safe work practices with all company employees and vendors working on company vessels.

Supervisory and Leadership of Direct Staff

* Responsible for all matters of employment including recruiting, training, development, promotion, discipline and termination.

* Understands and complies with Foss' Affirmative Action Plan, EEO, Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and all other HR policies and procedures.

* Effectively communicates regional goals and objectives.

* Provides direction and leadership to achieve company Core Values, Mission and Safety Vision.

* Processes employee evaluations in a timely manner.

* Directs, motivates and develops employees for maximum performance.

* Maintains personal proficiency in related engineering field through formal training and reviews related technical publications on an ongoing basis.

* Miscellaneous duties, as required, such as annual maintenance/repair and capital budget preparation for vessels.

* Personnel functions such as hiring, training, dispatching, disciplining, terminating ocean vessel engineers, as necessary.

* Assists other regions, divisions and companies with vessel repairs, dry-dockings, etc as required.

* Evaluates and surveys damages for insurance claims. Provides allegations as to cause and effect of…