Port Engineer – Tugboat Fleet

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Supervise the upkeep, repairs, and operational readiness of designated oceangoing and inland tugboats.

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic control challenges.

• Administer preventative maintenance schedules for all vessels.

• Perform repairs within personal expertise and coordinate contractors for specialized or extensive repairs.

• Provide support for vessels utilizing EMD, Caterpillar, Cummins, Wabtec, Mitsubishi, and Alco main engines.

• Assist vessels equipped with Detroit Diesel, John Deere, Cummins, and Caterpillar generators.

• Collaborate with pneumatic and electronic engine control systems.

• Oversee the maintenance and troubleshooting of pneumatic and hydraulic reduction gears.

• Examine, diagnose, and repair direct-drive and hydraulic towing machinery.

• Travel to vessels for urgent repairs, inspections, and operational issues.

• Offer technical guidance to vessel crews and provide remote troubleshooting assistance.

• Ensure vessel compliance with company standards, USCG regulations, and class requirements.

• Lead scheduled shipyard periods, including scope development, contractor management, budget oversight, quality assurance, and daily progress tracking.

• Remain onsite for significant shipyard periods, typically lasting 30 days.

• Complete Port Engineering Reports for major repairs, urgent issues, and shipyard durations.

• Submit reports to upper management detailing work performed, costs incurred, delays, and recommendations.

• Maintain records of maintenance, service logs, and equipment histories.

• Review and approve repair invoices, parts orders, and contractor documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong expertise in diesel mechanics, encompassing medium-speed and high-speed marine engines.

• Proficient in electrical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, and control systems.

• Experience in welding and fabrication for marine applications.

• Solid grasp of general seamanship, vessel operations, and marine safety protocols.

• Practical experience with vessel repairs, troubleshooting, and maintenance planning.

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Willingness to travel frequently and stay overnight as necessary.

• Previous experience as a Port Engineer, Chief Engineer, ABS inspector, or shoreside maintenance manager is preferred.

• Familiarity with pneumatic control systems and hydraulic gear systems is preferred.

• Shipyard project management experience is preferred.

• Knowledge of ABS, USCG, and other regulatory frameworks is preferred.

• Capability to work in confined spaces, machinery areas, and other restricted zones.

• Ability to work in elevated environments, including accessing stacks, masts, and upper deck structures.

• Ability to lift parts, tools, and supplies as necessary for vessel maintenance.

• Ability to climb ladders, gangways, and vertical access points on vessels and in shipyards.

• Comfortable working in industrial settings with heat, noise, and moving machinery.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company vehicle supplied for travel to vessels and shipyards.

• Remote work with considerable autonomy and responsibility.

• Rotating on-call schedule: 1 week on / 3 weeks off.