Port Engineer - Portland, Or

TOTE Services provides operation and management services for third-party ship owners of both foreign and U.S. flag vessels owned by affiliated companies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote the TOTE Services safety culture and adhere to all safety guidelines.  Make safety a priority in everything we do and seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manages the day to day technical and nautical operation of the assigned vessels. Overall person in charge of ship operations in port and in dry-dock. Primarily responsible for vessel repair and maintenance. Directs Vessel Maintenance Department Supervisors and crew to accomplish the required repairs.
• Prepares operating budgets and long-term fiscal work plans for vessels and submits to the Director of Ship Management and Vice President of Marine Operations Government/Commercial for finalization and presentation to the Owner.
• Coordinates with Captain and First Officer to ensure proper cargo logistics. Makes final judgment regarding mechanical issues, in coordination with Chief Engineer. Coordinates directly with vessel Chief Engineer and First Officer to manage vessel repairs, and spare part requisitions. Negotiates prices and issues purchasing orders for replacement parts with outside vendors.
• Communicates directly with various Department Managers on vessel status including crew and operational issues.
• Maintains assigned vessels in a condition which provides the highest probability of success in activation and subsequent operation in support of national defense objectives.
• Manages the activation of assigned vessels on site, which is accomplished in five or ten days as per contract stipulation. Supervises and coordinates the repairs, crewing, storing of the vessel, and determines when the vessel is ready for sea trials.
• Evaluates performance and operation of equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises. Monitors and reports on sea trials and makes needed arrangements to correct any deficiencies found.
• Attends assigned vessels concerning engineering condition and performance.
• Prepares repair, activation, and deactivation specifications, as required. Supervises and approves voyage repairs and maintenance.
• Maintains records of all annual, bi-annual, mid-terms, etc. inspections and surveys required by classification societies and government agencies. Ensures that all vessels have proper certificates onboard and assists in the timely arrangement of vessel surveys.
• Assures that USCG certification items and other regulatory body items are completed. Interfaces with local regulatory bodies to implement compliance with customer and government regulations.
• Maintains and updates as required the NSE system.
• Oversees repairs to equipment such as diesel engines, boilers, steam driven turbine engines, heat exchangers, fire control and communication systems, electric power systems, or piping and related fittings and valves.
• Coordinates proper lay-up of critical equipment and systems with Government Marine Surveyors.
• Prepares reports which describe inspection procedures and findings. Prepares or reviews recommendations for repair work to ships.
• Identifies outstanding repairs and coordinates completion.
• Keeps records of engineering performance and costs for vessels. Submit reports as required.
• Assures that ship security services are properly provided.
• Performs annual performance evaluations for senior ship personnel.

 

 

Skills:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High proficiency and accuracy with data.  
• ABS NS-E, NS-5 Software database entry experience is strongly desired
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work within critical time constraints.
• Ability to work independently and under limited supervision.
• Comprehensive knowledge of technical manuals and drawings, shipboard arrangement, and organization, functioning of machinery, repair techniques, costs, and report preparation.
• Must possess or be eligible for a DOD-granted "SECRET" security clearance.

 

 

Education, Licensure and/or Experience:

•  Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Marine Engineering from a certified maritime academy or four-year college or university; three years of documented Port Engineer experience for large tonnage ocean- going vessels; and/or five years seagoing experience as a Chief Engineer or First Assistant Engineer, or a minimum of five years of ship repair experience with progressive responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Engineer's License, preferred.

 

Additional information:

The Contract states that the Port Engineer must meet at least one of the following requirements.  

This should be incorporated into the resume:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a PE having managed and negotiated at least 2 shipyard availabilities for ships not less than 4,500 dead weight tons (DWT), more than 11,500 horsepower (HP), and with a contract award value greater than $6,000,000.00. Experience gained while employed by a shipyard or while serving in the military may be applicable towards meeting this requirement if the duties and responsibilities of the positions are substantially the same as a PE. This experience must demonstrate their ability to effectively manage and negotiate complex projects such as shipyard dry dock overhauls and other types of repairs.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience serving aboard commercial ocean-going ships of not less than 4,000 HP as either a Chief Engineer or a First Assistant Engineer. This experience must demonstrate effective management of maintenance and repair of ocean-going ships.
• A combination of education and experience gained while employed by a shipyard or while serving in the military performing duties similar to a PE. This experience must demonstrate effective management of maintenance and repair of ocean-going ships.

 

The Port Engineer must live within a two hour drive of the ship’s layberth location.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud when attending vessel repairs.

“TOTE Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Affirmative Action and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. TOTE Services, LLC is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.”

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