Requisition ID: 170619
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - Dredging
Department: Equipment
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Port Engineer manages all maintenance, repairs, and modifications for assigned equipment. Ensures assigned personnel and equipment compliance with regulatory agencies and company policies. Requires 24/7 accessibility.
District Overview
Weeks Marine’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.
Location
This position will be based out of Covington LA
Responsibilities
● Establish and implement preventative and routine maintenance procedures
● Prepare and submit maintenance and capital budgets for assigned equipment
● Prepare specifications, scheduling and management of shipyard periods
● Supervision of all maintenance personnel (including vessel personnel when in port)
● Approve/generate requisitions for spare parts and vendor services.
● Maintain spare parts inventories
● Approve/generate work orders, change orders and AFEs (Authorization for Expenditure)
● Frequent equipment and jobsite visits and inspection
● Ensure compliance of company policies
● Perform other duties as assigned
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Qualifications
● 10+ years of experience in related field
● Associate degree or higher in a marine or engineering discipline preferred
● Technical understanding of construction and maintenance of marine vessels
● Ability to read and understand technical drawings
● Proficient skills in standard office software packages
● 3+ years Supervisory experience
● Ability to work flexible schedule with additional hours as needed
● Ability to travel extensively
● This position requires fluent use of the verbal and written English language and understand hand signals
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Other Requirements:
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Company: Weeks