Port Engineer

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and/or conduct all maintenance activities on company fleet of vessels and vehicles.
• Thoroughly document all activities as required, creating and maintaining functional record‑keeping history such as Helm Connect and Limble.
• In conjunction with the Maintenance Manager, manage the maintenance and repair plans for the fleet, mindful of costs, USCG compliance, and guest and employee safety and comfort.
• Oversee the Assistant Port Engineers’ daily maintenance tasks, long‑term projects, parts ordering, and provide technical guidance to ensure timely and cost‑effective outcomes.
• Assist Assistant Port Engineers and Facilities Maintenance Technician to ensure proper inspections of vital and safety systems on our vessels, vehicles, and land facilities, and rectify deficiencies.
• Provide Assistant Port Engineers, Captains, and Transportation Coordinator with assistance and guidance with repairs and maintenance of the vessel and vehicle fleet.
• Stress the value of scheduled routine maintenance.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager and/or Transportation Coordinator to help ensure vessels and vehicles are maintained within applicable US Coast Guard and US Department of Transportation standards.
• Manage inventory and organization of key maintenance supplies, repair parts, and critical spares.
• Assist Assistant Port Engineers with maintaining adequate inventory to ensure periodic maintenance can happen without waiting for parts and that downtime is minimized during summer months.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with providing guidance to the Assistant Port Engineers, Transportation Coordinator and Operations Department when working with vendors, both parts and service, to take advantage of our buying power.
• Oversee the operation of the Phoenix Avenue warehouse including petroleum storage, tool storage, and general security.
• Assist the Assistant Port Engineers in coordinating with Boat Captains, Land Facilities Maintenance Technician and Transportation Coordinator to ensure prompt and proper disposal of all waste products, including but not limited to used oil collection.
• Provide assistance and guidance to the Land Facilities and Fox Island Maintenance Technicians regarding all aspects of the Fox Island operation, including but not limited to electrical and freshwater systems.
• Assist with land facilities maintenance as required.

• Advanced knowledge of operation and repair of diesel and gas internal combustion engines, associated cooling, lubrication, and fuel systems, marine gears, propulsion systems, both AC and DC electrical systems, hydraulic systems, fresh and seawater plumbing systems, galley equipment, marine electronics, fixed fire suppression systems.
• Advanced troubleshooting and analysis skills regarding mechanical, hydraulic and electrical failures.
• Ability to devise cost‑effective, durable solutions to often complex mechanical problems.
• Excellent knowledge of vessel construction and repair including aluminum and fiberglass.
• Knowledgeable in USCG inspections and CFR Title 46 Shipping.
• Strong fabrication and carpentry skills.
• SAE certification is preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate small heavy equipment required to maintain fleet and land facilities.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with high accuracy in parts and record‑keeping tasks.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage competing demands, and operate with a high degree of independence.
• Strong leadership capability, with a collaborative and supportive approach to team development.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Deep commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Operates in a marine and maintenance setting, working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Collaborates closely with the Maintenance Manager, Assistant Port Engineers, Marine operations staff, Captains and occasionally guest‑facing teams to support seamless operations.
• Fast‑paced, hands‑on, and team‑oriented, with a strong focus on delivering safe and enjoyable guest experiences.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, crawl, kneel, bend, twist at the waist, and stand on…