MSV Port Engineer

Disclaimer: - The purpose of this document is to provide a summary of the generic functions/tasks associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible position responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the incumbent might differ from those outlined here and additional duties may be assigned at the manager's discretion. The position description details as outlined below are also subject to change or reassigned at any time.

• Business Title: MSV Port Engineer
• Supervisory Responsibilities: No
• Status: Exempt
• Overtime Eligible: No
• Supervisor: MSV Program Manager

Purpose/Summary :
The MSV Port Engineer is responsible for overseeing day to day technical and maintenance issues pertaining to a ship or group of Maritime Support Vessels (MSV). The Port Engineer work location is at the USMMI office in Norfolk, VA or designated remote site. The Port Engineer performs extensive travel to ports and ship repair sites. The Port Engineer is responsible for vessel maintenance and collaborates with the ships' crew and the USMMI purchasing team to successfully accomplish objectives. The Port Engineer has budgetary/expense approval for the purpose of ship maintenance, engineering, spare parts and industrial repairs.
Key Responsibilities :

• Be an advocate for shipboard safety, the company safety culture and actively support timely attention to any safety issue.
• Supervise and actively participate in the evaluation and approval of voyage repairs, ship submitted requisitions, requisitioning of maintenance/repair services.
• Actively assist in planning and executing maintenance, repairs, classification surveys (ABS or Lloyds Register), regulatory inspections (USCG), equipment upgrades and similar tasks.
• Develop work specifications for voyage / emergency repairs.
• Develop intermediate/special survey/dry-dock specifications and oversee all aspects of successful completion of dry-docking and associated surveys including on site supervision.
• Provide oversight for vessel Masters and Chief Engineers to ensure that missions/voyages are efficiently and safely performed in accordance with contract requirements.
• Recommend appointment of personnel for senior positions of Master and Chief Engineer. Ensure career support of junior officers is performed.
• Actively coordinating with terminals, vendors and other functions to service the vessel with timely attention and efficiency.
• Act as the technical point of contact with the customer/charterer.
• Responsible for internal USMMI coordination of engineering matters to ensure contract or charter party compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Review the vessel safety committee meeting minutes and initiate timely follow-up and correction of issues identified.
• Ensure operations are carried out and conflicts/issues are addressed in accordance with USMMI ISM procedures.
• Utilize fleet management software (Nautical Systems) to plan, track and complete programmatic responsibilities such as Preventive Maintenance Plan (PMS) execution, purchasing processes (i.e. - purchase orders, RFQs), and health safety quality & environmental tasks (i.e. - audits, inspections, corrective action reports).
• Support the Program Manager in handling and closing out claims pertaining to P&I or Hull Machinery insurance matters.
• Act on continuous improvement initiatives with timely attention and completion in a cost-efficient manner.
• Participate in internal audit or vetting as directed by the Program Manager.
• Support company commitment to safety and other selected standards and certifications
• On occasion, perform as special projects team leader:
• Develop project budgets based on zero-based budgeting principles and actual program/ship requirements.
• Prepare project and/or trip reports documenting attendance of vessels, areas inspected, work completed (if applicable) and conditions found.
• Assist in planning, installing and testing new equipment or processes based on customer/charterer or company requirements by developing consent requests and/or project plans
• Responsible for meeting the requirements and deadlines in preparation of shipyard specifications, selection of vendors, and optimal utilization of ship's force during the shipyard period.
• Performs other position-related duties as specified by management.

Position Specifications :
Education and Experience
The successful, applicant must meet one of the following experience criteria.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required. Degree in Marine Engineering logistics or equivalent degree is required.

• USCG License or equivalent international standard as Chief Engineer Motor Vessels, Unlimited Horsepower
• Experience sailing as Chief Engineer or fulfilling the role of Port Engineer for a vessel management company
• Equivalent experience & service ashore in a supervisory position overseeing vessel operations within the Maritime Industry or Government Service.
• Equivalent experience & service with a classification of Flag State authority with direct exposure to vessel regulatory compliance.
• Project management experience and vessel management experience
• Must be a U.S, Citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance from the Defense Security Service (DSS).
• Random drug testing required.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

• Computer literacy in PC and Marine Management Software systems (Nautical Systems experience preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal skills required for conducting day to day business
• Experience in installation and commissioning of electronics equipment including but not limited to integrated bridge systems, transmitters of various frequencies and system networking.
• Ability to communicate effectively in variety of forums, internal and external.
• Superior writing and documentation skills
• Advanced communication, negotiation, conflict resolution capabilities
• Relies on considerable experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Good relationship building/interpersonal and influencing skills - ability to work with diverse groups and gain groups consensus.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and the ability to quickly grasp and work with new systems.

Learning Description:
Key skills and competencies the incumbent should develop in this position.

• Applicable Regulatory requirements and trends
• Networking and Collaboration
• Influencing
• Conflict resolution and Negotiation
• Team management
• Analysis and Problem Solving
• Change Management
• Performance Assessment

Travel Requirements:
Extensive travel (including foreign travel and travel in cars, boats, ships, and airplanes) will be required to attend to shipyard maintenance, to ride vessels or visit vessels for quality assurance and general management of vessel and crews, and on short notice for casualties, to conduct investigations and to protect the company's reputation, or as directed by management.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
General office setting , typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work, usually at a computer terminal with short breaks or lunch period. However, there may be some bending/stooping, reaching above shoulder level, walking; standing; carrying of light items such as papers, books, or packages of up to 25 pounds. Should be able to hear & speak clearly using phone / headset to communicate with customers; be able to navigate, view & enter information on the computer.
Operations Setting: typically, the employee must be able to Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Push/Pull, Kneel, Squat, Reaching and Twisting. Also need the ability to consistently be able to lift 10lb - 100lb utilizing Folding Hand Truck & Dolly, Rolling Utility Carts or Single Hand Trucks (70 - 100%) of time.