Assistant Port Engineer

• Report directly to Port Engineer for day-to-day activities.
• Join Port Captains, Port Engineer and vessel crews as they endeavor to keep all MIKE HOOKS LLC assets operational and maintained at the highest level.
• Become knowledgeable of vessels and equipment that fall into the Port Engineer’s responsibility. Improve, as needed, start-up and shut-down checklists and procedures. Conduct spot inspections/audits as directed.
• As directed, be project manager of repair or improvement projects.
• Coordinate day to day necessary personnel needs with Port Engineer and Operations.
• Assist in the development of repair specifications and coordinate the repair of the vessels by assisting Port Engineer in overseeing all activities directly related to the repairs.
• Attend all Bi-Weekly Operations meetings and contribute as appropriate.
• Regularly attend vessels during times of out of service or dry-docking.
• Coordinate spare parts inventory and tracking with Port Engineer.
• Promote safe working practices and environmentally friendly procedures and practices in all aspects of maintenance, repair and operation.
• When necessary, join Port Engineer in post-accident/incident investigations.
• Assist Port Engineer in the development and modification of preventative maintenance plans for vessel equipment.
• Assist Port Engineer in implementing engineering procedures and policies. Be creative in improving vessels and procedures.
• As needed, sail aboard vessels as a crew member.
• Maintain all required USCG certifications and licenses and endeavor to advance and improve professionally and personally.
• Write reports and other company correspondence as directed by Port Engineer.
• Other responsibilities assigned by CEO or Port Engineer.

Work Environment:

• Works outside in conditions of both hot and cold temperatures as well as inside an office environment.
• Must comply with all work rules, including those that pertain to safety and health.  

Required Certifications or Licenses

• TWIC ‐ Transportation Worker Identification Credential
• As a Federal Contractor, MIKE HOOKS LLC is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to crouch and stoop to areas with restricted headroom, to climb ladders and to lift and carry 50-75 lbs.
• Exposed to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels and potentially hazardous equipment.
• May involve travel to multiple locations and extended stays out of home locations. Long hours, short notice travel, weekend duties and 24 on call status is essential job requirement.