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Ports AmericaPosted 2 months ago

Director of Corporate Engineering

On-siteMorristown, New Jersey, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelLarge

Job Summary

Direct, develop, and manage the group's engineering strategies, performance, and growth needs to support cost and operational objectives. Monitor and lead engineering management meetings while collaborating with Maintenance, Procurement, Operations, IT, and Legal departments on equipment-related matters. Implement safety and environmental best practices, drive process improvements, and ensure conformance with applicable legislation through controlled auditing. Support the asset management program and align standards with all business unit heads. Travel up to 50% as directed by business need. This role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 10+ years of engineering leadership experience.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering
  • 10+ years of Engineering leadership experience
  • Major capital equipment projects
  • Container terminal engineering function
  • Major engineering system implementation experience
  • Asset Management development & implementation
  • Nationally recognized engineering qualification
  • Travel up to 50% as directed by business need

Desired Qualifications

  • Masters in Engineering and/or M.B.A
  • Ability to understand terminal operations, planning, and stevedore operations principles
  • Knowledge of the container port industry with respect to all aspects of the engineering functions, cranes, port equipment, automation, computerized maintenance system and technologies, integrated technologies, methods, and standards
  • Detailed knowledge of reliability engineering and maintenance planning programs recommended
  • Excellent computer literacy
  • Experience in stevedoring and marine terminal markets
  • Experience with industry-related labor contracts
  • Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations
  • Knowledge of industry-related regulatory codes and requirements
  • Experience with profit and loss principles
  • Requires the ability to communicate effectively with diverse customers and market base

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