Job Title: Ketchikan Port Engineer (PE)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Ketchikan Port Engineer (PE)

Entity: Inter-island Ferry Authority

Immediate Supervisor: Operations Manager

Summary of Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, the Port Engineer performs moderately complex duties and tasks associated with the maintenance, repair, and modification of IFA vessels, facilities, and equipment.

The Port Engineer (PE) is responsible to oversee and coordinate maintenance, repair or modification of IFA vessels, vehicles, facilities and equipment to ensure safety and minimize loss of revenue and cost of repairs. The PE shall develop and implement cost effective maintenance and repair schedules for all vessels and vehicles to ensure comfortable and safe transportation. The PE shall maintain contact with contractors and/or shipyards to make certain work is completed at minimum cost. The Port Engineer shall maintain logs for maintenance and repairs of IFA vessels, vehicles, facilities and equipment. The PE shall also respond to and investigate reports of malfunctions or need for repairs from vessel Master, Operations Manager or Terminal Supervisor, PE will advise IFA personnel in methods of operation that will prevent malfunctions and how to maintain vessels, vehicles, terminals and equipment to keep them in good repair. The PE shall coordinate with the Operations Manager and, as necessary, regulatory bodies to ensure that requirements for operation, alternations, maintenance or repair are met with minimum cost consistent with safety.

The PE is responsible for security and storm watch over lay-by vessel. Ensure daily security watch for layby vessel and provide continuous storm watch coverage as needed to tend lines for tide change and storm surges.

As leaders in the marine transportation industry IFA employees are responsible to instill an atmosphere with passengers that riding the ferry is pleasure, not just a need. To that end every IFA employee is responsible for overall passenger safety and satisfaction. All necessary steps must be taken to correct conditions or to report conditions that could endanger passenger safety or satisfaction in any manner both on and off the vessels. This includes IFA vessels, vehicles, access ramps, offices, terminals and terminal grounds.

Specific Duties:

As Port Engineer of the Inter-island Ferry, duties will include but not be limited to:

·  Work with Operations Manager and vendors of machinery & equipment to develop a routine and preventative maintenance plan that encompasses all vessel maintenance including annual dry-docking and Coast Guard vessel inspections. Work directly with Operations Manager, vessel Masters and Mates on scheduling maintenance and annual dry-docking. Attend all training as directed and assist with training of Vessel Engineers.

·  Schedule and perform preventive maintenance and repairs to vessel main propulsion systems, ship service generators, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, HVAC systems, compressed air systems, piping, pumps, winches, and other auxiliary equipment. Set up a recording system to track and record all maintenance and make sure it is kept up to date.

·  Assist in the development of specifications for repairs, upgrades, and modifications. Prepare estimates of time and materials required to perform this work in the most cost effective manner available. Be available to provide guidance and instruction on repairs or technical matters with Operations Manager, Masters and vessel engineers.

·  Lead and assist in performing repairs, upgrades, and modifications to the vessels, facilities, and equipment.

·  Receive reports from Masters, Mates and Vessel Engineers on the function and operation of the vessel and needed maintenance and repair of vessel; coordinate as needed with the Operations Manager.

·  Respond to all related repair requests and trouble-shoot problems. May oversee outside contractors for repair and installation work.

·  There should be a bullet here regarding communication between Operations Manager, Masters, Vessel Engineers. “Facilitate clear and consistent communication regarding scheduled or ongoing maintenance and repair projects between Operations Manager, vessel Masters and vessel Engineers”

·  Ensure that adequate shop supplies, spare parts, and preventive maintenance items are maintained. Purchase equipment, tools, and supplies as approved by Operations Manager. Ensure fuel and lube oil supplies are coordinated between vessel and suppliers.

·  Maintain clear working knowledge of vessel safety systems including but not limited to the following: fire pumps, ballast transfer pumps, bilge pumps, hydraulic pumps, fixed fire fighting system, fire detection system, and vessels alarm system. Shall also work with Operations Manager and Masters to ensure compliance with all safety equipment and associated life-saving gear and appliances.

Knowledge and Abilities:

·  Knowledge of state and federal requirements regarding operations and maintenance aboard diesel powered vessels;

·  Knowledge of the location, function, limits, capabilities, current condition, normal and emergency operating, servicing, over haul and repair procedures of all systems, power plants, auxiliary motors, electrical and mechanical equipment, emergency and firefighting equipment, and all related machinery.

·  Knowledge of applicable rules and regulations of the USCG and regulatory agencies;

·  Knowledge of SMS policies and procedures and the ability to implement them effectively in the course of duties;

·  Ability to work without direct supervision; be self motivated;

·  Good organizational and time management skills;

·  Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral;

·  Ability to coordinate and work effectively with IFA management team and other staff members;

·  Ability to function effectively under time constraints and in emergency situations;

·  Ability to analyze the relative costs and benefits of potential actions;

·  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and inter-company memos/outside correspondence; and

Certificates and Credentials:

·  Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

·  Valid Alaska Drivers License

Compensation

This is a full-time salaried position with full benefits. Benefit package includes: vacation, sick and holiday pay, health and life insurance, PERS retirement program, IFA travel benefits and optional supplemental life and disability insurance.