Port Engineer
On-site · Paducah, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Port Engineer at Ingram Marine Group in Paducah, KY. Responsible for maintaining vessel equipment to Ingram and United States Coast Guard (USCG) standards, coordinating vessel maintenance, repairs, and downtime with engineering managers and vendors, assisting the Chief Engineer, managing maintenance records in HELM, training junior engineers, controlling maintenance costs, and communicating IBCO standards to vendors. Requires 2-3 years of related experience, an associate-level education in a technical field, and the ability to work across diverse environments, including outdoor settings, with travel to other facilities and on-call duties. The role emphasizes safety, problem-solving, project coordination, and collaboration with vessel crews, operations, safety teams, and external vendors.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree, technical school, or diesel college education preferred
- 2-3 years of related experience
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Proven leadership skills
- Working knowledge of engines, gears, generators, hydraulics, basic electrical
- Intermediate computer skills and experience, Microsoft Office programs
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must have knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment
- Must have the ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Must have creative problem-solving skills
- Must have the ability to trouble shoot and resolve problems remotely
- Must have the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with vessel crew, operations, safety, vendors, and USCG
- Must be willing to travel to other facilities
- On-call 24 hours/day and weekend in a rotating schedule, including holidays
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