Senior Technical Superintendent

Senior Technical Superintendent

US Great Lakes region (work from home)

We are seeking an experienced Port Engineer/Technical Superintendent to join and established and growing US Flagged shipping company.

Candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor‘s Degree in Marine Engineering from an accredited maritime academy, or equivalent engineering education and discipline.
• US Coast Guard unlimited license as First Assistant Engineer or higher, for steam and/or diesel propelled vessels.
• At least five (5) years’ experience sailing aboard Great Lakes or oceangoing commercial vessels, with time as First Assistant and/or Chief Engineer preferred
• At least three (3) years’ experience in vessel operation, maintenance or repair.mPrior Port Engineer experience or project management of drydocking’s or conversions a plus.
• Results-oriented leader able to work in a fast-paced, teamwork environment with minimal direction.
• Strong communications, analytical and administrative skills.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Coast Guard and ABS rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge of ABS NS5 Planned Maintenance software a plus
• Have a Transportation Workers identification Card (TWIC) issued by the TSA
• Moderate travel required
• Relocation to the Duluth area preferred
• Be able to pass a physical and be physically able to enter confined spaces and climb ladders aboard ships while at sea or in port.

Job Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• Overall engineering management for the vessels assigned, including operation, maintenance, repair, condition and certification.
• Schedule and manage voyage repairs, drydocking’s, and winter layup maintenance and repair periods, including requisitioning and procurement of material and services.
• Insure that vessels for which s/he is responsible are fully certificated and documented and shall coordinate required vessel inspections by regulatory body inspectors.
• Preparation of annual budgets for spare parts, voyage repairs, major repairs and special expenditures and the fiscal management of assigned vessels within the approved budgets.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the operational status, condition of hull and all equipment aboard each of his/her vessels.
• Overseeing the technical aspects of the engineering operation of assigned vessels. In this capacity, the Port Engineer shall work closely with senior officers and provide technical advice to the vessels and other shoreside departments when necessary.
• Monitor the engineering performance of vessels and make recommendations for improvements and modifications to the Chief Engineers and company engineering management.
• Review vessel operating, performance and maintenance data submitted by the Chief Engineer to ensure efficient operation and adherence to maintenance and safety standards.
• Represent the company in industry technical forums as necessary
• Undertake additional assignments as directed by the Vice President of Engineering.