JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY:
The Young Brothers Port Engineer directs and oversees the operational readiness, technical maintenance, and regulatory compliance of the tug fleet across all of the company’s inter-island operations with full accountability for vessel maintenance and repair budgets for the 8-vessel tug fleet valued at more than $100M. Related to the fleet, the engineer will manage the performance of all marine personnel assigned to the vessels serving in an engineering capacity. In addition, this individual sets and enforces the safety culture for all personnel working aboard company vessels and serves as the lead technical authority for equipment inspections, vessel surveys, repairs, dry-dockings, and yard periods. The Port Engineer is regularly called upon to support vessels and their crews. Finally, the port engineer will manage a team of of mechanics and engineers within the YB organization.
Capital expenditure planning (approximately $10 million over an average 5 year period) as well as budget management and oversight are important components of the port engineer’s job with annual regulatory and maintenance expenditures totally $2.5-3M and.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Vessel Maintenance
- Develops and reviews planned maintenance program for
- Independently evaluates and authorizes corrective action on emergency/casualty repairs for
- Ability to analyze problems via communication while a vessel is at sea or in a remote
- Monitors all engineering work-in-progress for planned and unplanned maintenance and repairs for
- Interfaces with appropriate operations personnel, advising of action to be taken such as shutting down a vessel, continuing or discontinuing its
- Exercises final authority over repair methods, scheduling and cost approval
- Trains engineers with regard to vessel systems, repairs, and regulatory
- Evaluates and initiates proper corrective action to eliminate additional expenses to maintenance and repair budget.
- Serves as the company’s primary liaison and accountable party for USCG and ABS inspections, load line annual surveys, special, intermediate surveys and other regulatory Responsible for the remedy and repair of all deficiencies, operational and administrative.
- Must be able to understand and effectively operate SAP
Safety
- Holds direct accountability for fleet-wide safety compliance with the engineering team; decisions in this role directly affect regulatory standing and safety of life at sea.
- Conducts safety meeting, generally one-on-one, with vessel
- Performs safety checks on all vessels, initiates any necessary
- Oversees safety policies, procedures and precautions for receiving and transferring of fuel on PNW
- Promotes safe work practices with all company employees and vendors working on company
Supervisory and Leadership of Direct Staff
- Directly supervises a minimum of 12 engineers and 8 shoreside engineers/mechanics with indirect oversight for all assistant engineers.
- Responsible for all matters of employment including recruiting, training, development, promotion, discipline and termination.
- Provides direction and leadership to achieve company Core Values, Mission and Safety Vision as well as specific goals and objectives relevant to both marine operations and the company at large.
- Processes employee evaluations in a timely
- Directs, motivates and develops employees for maximum
- Maintains personal proficiency in related engineering field through formal training and reviews related technical publications on an ongoing
- 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.
- Evaluates and surveys damages for insurance Provides allegations as to cause and effect of damage. Consults with Risk Manager on matters relating to vessel casualties and estimated repair costs. Supervises emergency repairs to vessels whenever they are operating. Arranges for shipyard services, materials and inspections by regulatory groups, federal, state and local.
- Crew's training to perform required tasks to maintain regulatory compliance including, but not limited to: USCG, EPA, ISM, ABS, OSHA and
- Understands and complies with Young Brothers Affirmative Action Plan, EEO, Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and all other HR policies and procedures
- Performs special duties and other projects as
- Adheres to all company
- Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or
Successful Collaborator
- Develop and maintain strong vendor and OEM relationships which are required for yearly negotiations
- Work with other YB departments and colleagues daily to ensure the health and success of the tugs and their crews
- Identify and achieve critical KPIs often with the support and partnership of internal and external partners
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of each vessel and its system with respect to vessel maintenance history, machinery and electrical equipment manufacturing standards based on practical experience and technical
- Develop, maintain and refine a regulatory strategy for the company and the fleet.
- Enterprise-level financial planning: builds, owns, and is accountable for annual capital and maintenance budgets across the fleet.
- Engineering expertise to support fleet planning and replacement strategies for the company
- Strong mathematical skills and ability to prepare an operating budget for vessel
- Strong maritime background with a thorough understanding of vessel operations and equipment capabilities/limitations within the geographic scope of those
- Manage marine personnel and their interactions with the vessels as they perform work in various environmental conditions.
- Ability to interpret, administer and ensure compliance with company policies and governmental regulations related to vessel manning, construction, maintenance and repair, safety, training, work rules, emergency response, and towing operations.
- Possess an understanding of basic finance and cost accounting, suitable for budget forecasting and financial planning processes.
- Strong communication skills in order to draft business correspondence, technical reports, surveys, policies, procedures, and repair
- Interpersonal skills to work well with customers, peers, company executives, competitors, and the general
- A team player willing to exercise authority and make independent Strong problem-solving abilities are required. Must have good negotiating skills to deal with regulators, customers, vendors, and marine personnel.
- Mentor engineers to prepare for future engineering needs and roles
- Capable of recognizing the level of importance of new assignments and prioritizing them accordingly to meet all work deadlines without sacrificing operational
- Ability to communicate, in English, across all lines on written, spoken and hearing
- Proficient engineering knowledge of vessels and related
- Knowledge of marine labor contracts and work
- Able to analyze, solve problems, reason and make decisions regarding the repair of
- Good eye/hand coordination and know how to use all tools and equipment associated with vessel
- Able to work within given time
- Able to use routine office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, calculator, computer, and programs: Word, Excel, MS Project, Outlook, SAP, BMS, database, LAN)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High school education is desirable and preference given to those with maritime academy or college degree. 3-5 years as a tugboat engineer or shoreside management/ocean towing is preferred. Must possess a valid USCG engineer's license or Designated Duty Engineer (DDE) license.
Young Brothers LLC is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Young Brothers is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
