Short description

Oversee and execute engineering projects related to our tugs and barges. Ensuring operational excellence, safety, and compliance.

Function description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of engineering projects, from conception and design to execution, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
• Keep records of maintenance performed, hours used, fuel burned, and report to different funding agencies.
• Track actual costs of repair and projects against budget.
• Schedule routine maintenance of tugs and barges.
• Manage oil analysis program
• Review all vessel documentation and drawings and upload the Portal accordingly with up-to-date documents.
• Assist with shipyard bids, purchase orders and vessel projects.
• Maintain project documentation, contracts, and shipyard work.
• Assist with project plans by reviewing specifications and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
• Work with E-Maintenance on Vessel Repair and Maintenance Program.
• Effectively communicate with the Engineering team, internal and external departments, vendors and customers.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience on tugs, tankers, oil barges or equivalent military experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the maritime industry, ten + (10) years preferred.
• Four year college education in Maritime field, related studies or have (5) years of experience as engineer on tugs, or other sea going motorized vessels.
• S. Coast Guard license on a Merchant Mariner's Document strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of oil transportation and marine industry preferred.
• Knowledge of tugs and barge maintenance systems and equipment.
• Ability to repair marine equipment on site under adverse conditions.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project
• Working knowledge of management theories and practices.
• Ability to deal with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
• Professional appearance and telephone manner is essential.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimal guidance.
• Must be able to read, speak, write, type, and understand English in person and over telephone.
• Valid State drivers' license.
• Valid TWIC or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the US. Please send resume to john@ips.jobs

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