We are on a mission to become the world's most sustainable and innovative maritime, logistics, and technology company. As a privately- held, U.S - owned and operated company, Crowley provides Logistics, Government Solutions, Shipping, Wind and Fuel services in 36 nations and island territories.
By expanding and innovating our services, we have grown to a committed team of over 7,000 diverse people, generating an annual revenue of more than $2.9 billion. We live up to our purpose of bravely advancing what's possible to elevate people and planet, with our core values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive guiding everything we do.
To continue laying the groundwork, challenge what's possible and celebrate the power of inclusion, we seek to partner with driven individuals who are ready to elevate their career with us.
SUMMARY: Responsible for marine operations and vessels for a segment of the company, division, or business unit.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as primary operations and engineering contact to the customer for the assigned fleet of vessels. Supervises and directs the assigned Port Engineers, Life Cycle Engineer, Port Captain, and Property Administrator to ensure execution of timely and cost-effective maintenance, repairs, drydocks, parts inventory, and modification projects. Develops annual Program budgets and forecasts work and funding requirements for the fiscal year including planned, emergent and drydocking costs that may be required throughout the year. Coordinate reviews of monthly budget reports with Contracting Officer and Port Engineers and provide notice to the customer and requests additional funds, when thresholds at/ near completion. Monitors history and pricing for major repair periods (drydocks) and regulatory recommendations/findings. Works with vessel PEs to develop comprehensive technical specifications. Develops operations and engineering procedures and best practices to attain cost savings, improve vessel material condition, and mission readiness. Participate/analyze monthly financial review process. Develops and monitors Extended Service Life plans to retain ship's systems for the duration of ship's life. Manages the TRANSALT process and coordinates with engineering, operations, and contracting departments to execute efficiently. Coordinates and updates weekly and monthly engineering and operations discussions and coordinate quarterly operations and engineering reviews with customer, port engineers, and shipboard team to review vessel material condition and performance to address any concerns. Monitors compliance with Regulatory and Class agencies (USCG, USCG, MSC Engineering etc.) and liaises with agencies. Plans and coordinates action items for execution.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in a related area e.g. Marine Engineering, Marine Architecture; Marine Transportation, Nautical Science; Maritime Business, preferably from a maritime academy. Advanced degree and/or study courses highly desirable. At least 20 years of experience in the maritime business may substitute for a degree.
EXPERIENCE: 10+ years of experience within the disciplines of the maritime community, with a minimum of 5 years of sea time experience serving aboard commercial or government owned ocean-going ships as Master, unlimited tonnage restriction; or as a Chief Engineer, unlimited tonnage restriction. Previous P&L responsibility of 5-10 years is preferred.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook. and Word.
COMPETENCIES: Ability to apply skill sets and demonstrate proven experience developing, improving, and streamlining processes to meet established goals and objectives. Ability to effectively manage projects that may vary in nature and scope. Must have the ability to serve as the primary customer interface.
OTHER: Must have the ability to obtain a personal security clearance at the secret level. May involve travel to multiple locations with extended stays away from the homeport. Prior experience with US Navy fleet surface operations and associated protocols is a distinct advantage in this position.
JOB SCOPE: Position impacts multiple business units/segments.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Works both inside an office environment and outside in conditions of both high and low temperatures. May be exposed to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels and potentially dangerous equipment. Must be able to crouch and stoop to get into areas with restricted headroom and be able to climb ladders. May require extended use of computer keyboard and viewing of computer monitor and ability to sit for long periods of time.