The Keystone Shipping Co. is seeking a Port Engineer to report to our Fleet engineer and assist in daily management and maintenance of our vessel “Rocketship” located in Decatur Alabama.

Candidates must meet the following qualifications:

·         Bachelor ‘s Degree in Marine Engineering from an accredited maritime academy, or equivalent engineering education.

·         US Coast Guard unlimited license as First Assistant Engineer or higher, for diesel propelled vessels.

·         At least five (5) years of experience sailing aboard inland river or oceangoing commercial vessels, with time as First Assistant and/or Chief Engineer preferred

·         At least three (3) years of experience in vessel operation, maintenance, or repair. Prior Port Engineer experience or project management of drydocking’s or conversions.

·         Strong communications, analytical and administrative skills.

·         Working knowledge of U.S. Coast Guard and ABS rules and regulations.

·         Working knowledge of ABS NS5 Planned Maintenance software a plus

·         Familiarity with the Inland Waterways a plus

·         Have a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) issued by the TSA

·         Role is based in the Decatur/Huntsville area and requires moderate travel to ship locations when on voyage (Cape Canaveral and occasionally California).

·         Be able to pass a physical and be physically able to enter confined spaces and climb ladders aboard ships while at sea or in port.

Job Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

·         Overall engineering management for the vessel, including operation, maintenance, repair, condition, and certification.

·         Schedule and manage voyage repairs, drydocking’s, and repairs, including requisitioning and procurement of material and services.

·         Ensure that the vessel is fully certificated and documented and shall coordinate required vessel inspections by regulatory body inspectors.

·         Preparation of annual budgets for spare parts, voyage repairs, major repairs and special expenditures and the fiscal management of the vessel within the approved budgets.

·         Be thoroughly familiar with the operational status, condition of hull and all equipment aboard the vessel.

·         Overseeing the technical aspects of the engineering operation of the vessel. In this capacity, the Port Engineer shall work closely with senior officers and provide technical advice to the vessel and other shoreside departments when necessary.

·         Monitor the engineering performance of the vessel and make recommendations for improvements and modifications to the Chief Engineers and company engineering management.

·         Review vessel operating, performance and maintenance data submitted by the Chief Engineer to ensure efficient operation and adherence to maintenance and safety standards.

·         Represent the company in industry technical forums as necessary

·         Undertake additional assignments as directed

We offer salary based on experience and an excellent comprehensive benefits package.

Qualified candidates should submit resume and salary requirements to: [email protected] or PO Box 1106, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-1496 Attn: Human Resource.

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