Port Engineer for Offshore Vessel (New Bedford,MA,US)

Job Description

Knowledge skills and abilities:

Knowledge of each vessel and its system with respect to vessel maintenance history, machinery and electrical equipment manufacturing standards based on practical experience and technical training.

Strong mathematical skills and ability to prepare an operating budget for vessel costs.

Strong maritime background with a thorough understanding of vessel operations and equipment capabilities/limitations within the geographic scope of those operations.

Manage marine personnel and their interactions with the vessels as they perform work in various environmental conditions.

Ability to interpret, administer and ensure compliance with company policies and governmental regulations related to vessel manning, construction, maintenance and repair, safety, training, work rules, emergency response, and towing operations.

Possess an understanding of basic finance and cost accounting, suitable for budget forecasting and financial planning processes.

Must effectively develop, track and manage vessel budgets on a routine basis. Strong organizational and planning skills are essential.

Strong communication skills in order to draft business correspondence, technical reports, surveys, policies, procedures, and repair specifications.

Interpersonal skills to work well with customers, peers, company executives, competitors, and the general public. Should also have a great appreciation for and sensitivity to the needs and expectations of our customers.

A team player willing to exercise authority and make independent decisions. Strong problem solving abilities are required. Must have good negotiating skills to deal with regulators, customers, vendors, and marine personnel.

Capable of recognizing the level of importance of new assignments and prioritizing them accordingly to meet all work deadlines without sacrificing operational readiness.

Ability to communicate, in English, across all lines on written, spoken and hearing levels.

Proficient engineering knowledge of vessels and related equipment.
Knowledge of marine labor contracts and work rules.

Knowledge of personal computing (Word, Excel, database, LAN).

Able to analyze, solve problems, reason and make decisions regarding the repair of vessels.

Good eye/hand coordination and know how to use all tools and equipment associated with vessel repair.

Able to work within given time constraints.

Able to use routine office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine calculator, computer, and programs: Word, Excel, MS Project, Outlook, SAP, BMS.

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