Port Engineer – Tugboat Fleet

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🦀 Maryland – Remote

🦀 Maryland – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer

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Dann Marine Towing, LC

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51 - 200 employees

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Dann Marine Towing, LC is a sixth-generation family-owned and operated tugboat and barge company that manages a fleet of coastal, ocean and inland vessels. The company operates tugs ranging from about 1,100 to 5,600 horsepower across the U. S. East Coast, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, South America, and the Great Lakes. In addition to tugs, Dann Marine maintains a fleet of tank barges, jumbo hopper barges, deck barges, and five self-unloading cement barges available for charter. All vessels are equipped with modern navigation and communication systems and are crewed by qualified professional mariners.

📋 Description

• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and operational condition of assigned oceangoing and inland tugboats • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic control issues • Manage preventative maintenance schedules for all vessels • Conduct repairs within personal skill level and coordinate contractors for specialized or major repairs • Support vessels with EMD, Caterpillar, Cummins, Wabtec, Mitsubishi, and Alco main engines • Support vessels with Detroit Diesel, John Deere, Cummins, and Caterpillar generators • Work with pneumatic and electronic engine control systems • Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of pneumatic and hydraulic reduction gears • Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair direct-drive and hydraulic towing machines • Travel to vessels for emergent repairs, inspections, and operational issues • Provide technical guidance to vessel crews and remote troubleshooting support • Ensure vessels comply with company standards, USCG regulations, and class requirements • Lead scheduled shipyard periods, including scope development, contractor oversight, budget tracking, quality assurance, and daily progress monitoring • Remain onsite for major shipyard periods, typically 30 days • Complete Port Engineering Reports for major repairs, emergent issues, and shipyard periods • Submit reports to upper management covering work performed, costs, delays, and recommendations • Maintain maintenance records, service logs, and equipment histories • Review and approve repair invoices, parts orders, and contractor documentation

🎯 Requirements

• Strong background in diesel mechanics, including medium-speed and high-speed marine engines • Proficiency in electrical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, and control systems • Experience with welding and fabrication for marine applications • Solid understanding of general seamanship, vessel operations, and marine safety practices • Hands-on experience with vessel repairs, troubleshooting, and maintenance planning • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings • Strong organizational and communication skills • Willingness to travel frequently and stay overnight as required • Prior experience as a Port Engineer, Chief Engineer, ABS inspector, or shoreside maintenance manager preferred • Experience with pneumatic control systems and hydraulic gear systems preferred • Shipyard project management experience preferred • Familiarity with ABS, USCG, and other regulatory frameworks preferred • Ability to work in confined spaces, machinery spaces, and other restricted areas • Ability to work in elevated areas, including accessing stacks, masts, and upper deck structures • Ability to lift parts, tools, and supplies as required for vessel maintenance • Ability to climb ladders, gangways, and vertical access points aboard vessels and in shipyards • Comfortable working in industrial environments with heat, noise, and moving machinery

🏖️ Benefits

• Company vehicle provided for travel to vessels and shipyards • Remote work with significant autonomy and responsibility • Rotating on-call schedule: 1 week on / 3 weeks off

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