Location 5300 A St.,Anchorage, AK, 99518,United StatesBase Pay $100,000.00 / YearJob Category Marine, Engineering , LogisticsEmployee Type Regular Full-TimeRequired Degree 4 Year DegreeTravel 25%Manage Others YesContact informationPhone 907-793-9709Email David.Ridge@vitusmarine.comPosition SummaryThe Port Engineer reports directly to the General Manager and is responsible for ensuring the fleet and facilities mechanical and electrical machinery is properly maintained and serviced. Position is responsible for the repair, maintenance and modifications of vessels and equipment or facilities. The Port Engineer will be in frequent contact and provide technical support to the assigned vessels and facilities as assigned by the Director of Marine Operations. The Port Engineer provides safety leadership as well and encourages both facility and vessel and crew compliance with company policy and procedures. This position organizes, coordinates and carries out field work as required, and works to achieve company goals maintaining safe operating equipment for both terminals and marine vessels.Essential Job FunctionsThe employee is required to perform the job in a safe and sensible manner in accordance with all company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.Integral in development of annual budgets and schedules, contractor selection, contract management.Assists in the development and adherence of the maintenance and repair budgets, controls expenditures within limitations of a designated project's budget.Must be ready to prepare and present regular status reports to project team and management.Port Engineer will make frequent inquiries, with the Engineers of the fleet, and Facility Managers regarding inspections of mechanical systems, electrical systems, fire and safety equipment and make or order necessary adjustments and repairs.Position will conduct on-site surveys to determine maintenance and repair needs to maintain company assets in accordance with best practicesSupervises the timely and cost-effective maintenance, repair, modification, and refurbishment projects of the existing fleet or facilities.Develops specifications and vendor bid packages and evaluates bid packages.Monitors the contractors and internal labor at shipyards during projects.Advises the Operations team and Management team concerning field projects.Develops, recommends, and implements maintenance schedules for vesselsWorks with Safety & Environmental Manager to ensure vessels and facilities are in complianceWorks with Operations team to plan, organize, and manage all maintenance activitiesPrepare maintenance and CAPEX budgetingPrepares, recommends, and maintains vessel and facility systemsTroubleshoots system issuesOrders stores, and tracks equipment and supplies for the marine fleetFacilitates both shore-side, and onboard response to vessel/terminal needs for repairs, parts & suppliesTravel frequently to support marine operations, vessel repair, truck repair and general maintenanceRecommends and specifies equipment and designs for replacement or future projectsReports operational concerns of impact and complexity to appropriate ManagerAny other duties as required to ensure safe and efficient vessel and terminal operationsReinforce USCG applicable rules & regulationTrains vessel engineers when needed.Available to fill in as a vessel engineer if needed.Other Job ResponsibilitiesOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Logistics, Maritime Engineering or related fieldFour (4) years' related experienceProficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteValid Drivers license with clean driving recordKnowledge, Skills & Abilities RequiredAbility to communicate clearly, verbally and writtenAbility to read, write and speak EnglishAbility to read and interpret documents such as purchase/supply agreements, vessel charter parties, oil spill contingency plans and STS transfer plans, operating instructions, company policy, and/or state and federal regulationsAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measureAbility to deal with a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization existsEducationBachelor's Degree in Logistics, Maritime Engineering or related field(1 year of directly related work experience may qualify to substitute 1 year of education to meet the education requirement)Required Training & CertificatesUSCG licensing, preferredTankerman PIC, preferredShipyard Competent Certification, preferredFamiliarity with Incident Command SystemsDOT HAZMATConfined SpaceFirst AidAttends training sessions, seminars and appropriate educational classes required by department.Computer skills commensurate with program and job applications.Physical Demand/Work EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to type, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Visual Acuity: must be adequate to perform all required tasks in a safe manner.The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate, but may be loud on occasion. Work is usually done in an office setting and sometimes at a client facility or job site. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicles and equipment.DisclaimerThe above job description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not however, be construed as a complete job listing of all duties, which may be required from dayVitus Energy, LLC is an Assertive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.#J-18808-Ljbffr