Port Engineer
Overview
Kirby Marine is seeking a Port Engineer to assist with day-to-day vessel repairs, execute scheduled regulatory shipyards, and various other Engineering related shore side support.
Port Engineer will be assigned a fleet of vessels and will be communicating with the vessel crews, vendors, and regulatory agencies frequently.
Responsibilities
* Working with Operations and Sales to ensure onboard preventative maintenance, inspections, testing, and repairs are completed.
* Supporting company safety and quality objectives by administering the design, construction, and maintenance of Kirby Offshore Marine’s fleet of vessels.
* Conducting and documenting vessel technical visits at least annually to ensure that planned preventive maintenance has been carried out onboard and that defect reporting records/work orders are accurate.
* Assisting with the development of the fleet maintenance and repair budget.
* Monitor vessel budgets and initiate AFEs for any potential costs exceeding the approved budget(s).
* Track and ensure work orders are completed within given window.
* Track and ensure investigations are completed.
* Verifying quality of major maintenance work to ensure that it complies with contracts, safety, and Company quality objectives.
* Identify and minimize repetitive failures.
* Other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager Routine, Shipyard, or General Manager.
* Overseeing projects and producing project reports.
* Coordinating ABS and Coast Guard inspections.
* Scheduling and providing oversight of statutory surveys.
* Monitoring and verifying work done by contractors.
Qualifications
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgement.
* Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds; climb aboard and move around vessels; climb 90-degree vertical ladders.
* Ability to operate standard office equipment, personal computer, and company vehicles.
+ Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Education/Experience:
* College degree with Marine Engineering degree, with a license or equivalent experience with a license.
* Minimum of 5 years as an Engineer in the marine transportation industry.
* 3+ years related experience in the barge and tankering industry.
Working Conditions:
* Monday - Friday normal business hours
* Scheduled on-call rotations for after hours and weekends.
* Travel out of state for scheduled shipyard periods and emergency repairs.
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Tampa, US-FL
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Finance
- Recruiter: Kirby Offshore Marine Operating LLC
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: 2025-3174
- Posted: 2025-06-05 08:44:09 -
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