Port Engineer

The Port Engineer coordinates, supervises and documents maintenance and repair functions associated with the operation of project vessels. This position establishes departmental procedures and ensures associated training and compliance while managing the preventative maintenance program and capital planning activities. The Port Engineer is responsible for vendor and contractor relationship development. Additionally, this position establishes and manages critical spares and consumable inventories, reviews and monitors work requests and ensures machinery history is maintained.

The Port Engineer also assists with departmental budget development and tracking while striving to achieve the highest level of cost efficiency, all while supervising the Engineers.

• Remain true to and champion the Company’s Core Values and Code of Conduct
• Safety First – Safety shall remain the highest priority at all times. Be an active advocate of, and participant in, the HMS Safety Culture
• Consider reliability and efficiency with regard to Company operations
• Ensure vessel(s) is operated within all pertinent laws, regulations and guidelines mandated by federal, state or local agencies as well as the dictates of prudent marine practice
• Ensure safety of guests and fellow-workers is maximized through careful and vigorous administration and enforcement of safety policies and guidelines
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of all phases of shipboard safety procedures and knowledge of location and use of all firefighting and safety equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers, life preservers, work vest).
• Use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Handle and dispose of all chemicals and other types of hazardous or caustic materials in compliance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) (as required).
• Report safety related concerns
• Implement and monitor the client provided Preventative Maintenance Program
• Know and utilize the Company SMS (Safety Management System). Ensure that engineer qualified deck hands do as well.
• Periodically inspect machinery spaces for cleanliness, environmental, safety and health deficiencies
• Monitor the completion of maintenance and repair tasks by Company personnel and outside contractors
• Continually evaluate engineering personnel proficiency and provide instructions/guidance for areas of Encourage and monitor shipboard engineering staff for career advancement.
• Investigate machinery casualties to determine Where appropriate, incorporate findings in engineering and machinery procedures.
• Lead and motivate shipboard crew and personnel to perform their duties with professionalism, accuracy and enthusiasm
• Monitor uniform standards of maintenance personnel and shipboard crew
• Assist with candidate sourcing, interviewing, hiring and orientation of crew designated to work in the machinery spaces
• Know and adhere to the contents of the Employee Handbook and adhere to those requirements
• Develop and promote engineering management systems at the project site
• Support and maintain consistency among engineering training programs at the project site and throughout the Company
• Ensure engineering training and drills are conducted in accordance with company policies, regulatory requirements and best management practices
• Conduct appropriate testing and trend analysis
• Assist other project site managers to ensure vessels and facilities are in compliance with applicable regulations and all inspections and certificates are current and available for inspection
• Provide guidance and assistance in the vessel overhaul process, to include: project planning, definition of work, assistance with technical specifications, definitions of ship’s force projects, and assist with materials/vendor sourcing.
• Work with regulatory bodies…