- Provides oversight / guidance to all shipboard officers and crew.
- Direct repairs, maintenance, and inspection of ships' machinery systems.
- Prepare and maintain records and documents for U.S. Coast Guard, US Navy, National Science Foundation inspections and American Bureau of Shipping surveys and present vessels to all regulatory bodies for mandatory inspections and surveys.
- Write contract specifications for scheduled shipyard dry-docking, repairs and overhaul requirements.
- Evaluate and oversee modification to equipment and systems to meet new regulatory agency requirements.
- Manage the logistics for our ship(s), directing maintenance, spare parts, equipment, casualties and machinery repairs.
- Port Office contact for issues dealing with shipboard maintenance and repair systems using ABS Nautical Systems software.
- Create purchase orders and track expenses in the ship and shore side service accounts, providing input to the budget process.
- Provide updates to staff on regulatory requirements influencing maritime operations and WHOI.
- Provide on-site shipyard supervision as scheduled by Director of Ship Operations.
- Travel may be required up to 15% of the time, occasionally for up to 2+ months during a regulatory drydock.
- May manage the Ship Operations Internal Safety Management (ISM) program.
- May coordinate and manage the purchase of fuel for WHOIs global research vessels.
- May act as company Fleet Security Officer, managing WHOIs research vessels in following current Coast Guard and International security requirements.
- May act as company Fleet Oil Spill Response Coordinator, ensuring WHOI vessels meet all applicable Coast Guard and international marine pollution regulations. Wil be the initial shore side contact for ship pollution incidents.
- May manage Federal EPA-VGP program for WHOI vessels, ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Balance - Work in confined and unstable areas - Bend, kneel, squat, Clean, maintain, and inspect equipment.
- Climb - Reach work areas, equipment and stores by ladder and stairs.
- Crawl - Crawl through bilge pockets, and under ladders and winch beds.
- Feel - Touch objects: where sight is limited. Manipulate nuts, bolts, tools, and cleaning gear.
- Handle - Handle equipment and stores with sure grip.
- Hear, talk - Communicate with people.
- Lift, carry - Load stores over 50 pounds.
- Push, pull - Move equipment over 50 pounds.
- Reach - Up, over, and under equipment and stores.
- See - Read labels, menus, logs, charts, and gauges in poor lighting.
- Sit - Operate crane, small inflatable boat, and life raft.
- Stand - Work on equipment.
- Walk - Perform rounds at sea.
- Write - Maintain logs.
- Confined areas - Store rooms, engine spaces, and tanks
- Potential allergens and irritants - Fuels, solvents, cleaners, dust, fumes, smoke, and gases
- Adverse weather - On deck in rough seas during equipment maintenance
- Extreme temperatures - On deck in tropics and high latitudes; in engine room
- Potential hazards - Being at sea; slippery and uneven surfaces; moving parts and objects; climbing ladders; and working aloft
- Noise - Constant and loud engine room noise, blowers, exhaust fans
- Schedule - Protracted and irregular working hours
- Vibrations - Ship's engines and chipping hammer
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Port Engineer - Woods Hole, United States - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Description
Job Summary:
The Ship Operations Department is currently searching for a Port Engineer to join their team. This position is responsible for designing and overseeing installation and/or repair of marine power plants, propulsion systems, heating, ventilating and all other mechanical and electrical systems on research vessels. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Required Education: Degree in Marine Engineering/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience plus at least 10 years experience in Marine Engineering.
Experience: Must have thorough knowledge of U.S. Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping rules and regulations.
Certification/License: Must have demonstrated foresight and judgment in planning, budgeting, organizing, and guiding extensive and complex ship repair projects
Soft Skills: Communicates effectively with everyone onboard, especially with our stakeholder groups and Port Office.
Desired Education: Maritime Academy Engineering or similar
Experience: Diesel Electric Propulsion and management of Dry-dock Projects
Certification/License: 3rd A/E Unlimited desired, CE Unlimited preferred
Soft Skills: Microsoft Office suite, ABS Enterprise Software
Must possess a valid TWIC card for maritime security access.
Physical Requirements:Physical Capability and Example of Essential Functions:
Work Conditions and Examples of Hazardous Area/Duty:
