Port Engineer

Summary The Jankovich Company is seeking an experienced Port Engineer to support the maintenance repair and operational readiness of our tugboats and barges. Were looking for a hands-on marine diesel or heavy-equipment mechanic with strong troubleshooting skills who takes pride in keeping equipment safe reliable and ready to operate. Description <-- Simple Share Buttons Adder 7.4.17 simplesharebuttons.com -->TwitterLinkedinFacebookGooglePinterestemailPort Engineer

Location Southern California

Company The Jankovich CompanyAbout The Jankovich Company

Founded in 1933 The Jankovich Company is a family-operated petroleum and lubricants distributor serving customers throughout Southern California. For more than 90 years we have built a reputation for safety reliability and exceptional customer service across our marine commercial industrial transportation and government markets.

Headquartered in San Pedro California The Jankovich Company provides marine fueling petroleum transportation barge operations bulk fuel distribution lubricant sales cardlock fueling services and specialty petroleum products.

As part of the NorthStar Energy family of companies The Jankovich Company combines the responsiveness and relationships of a local business with the resources expertise and support of a larger organization. We remain committed to our core values of safety integrity sustainability and service while continuing to support the communities and industries that depend on us every day.

About the Position

The Port Engineer is responsible for the hands-on maintenance repair and operational readiness of The Jankovich Company&rsquos tugboats and barges based in San Pedro and San Diego.

This position performs and coordinates preventive corrective and emergency maintenance and repairs troubleshoots equipment failures and works with outside contractors and shipyards when specialized or major repairs are required.

This is a hands-on technical role for an experienced marine or heavy-equipment mechanic who can independently diagnose problems perform repairs and help keep our vessels safe reliable and operational.

Compensation

40.00 to 48.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

As a Member of the Team You WillPerform preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on tugboats and barges including diesel engines generators pumps hydraulic systems piping and related vessel equipment.Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical electrical hydraulic and other vessel-system problems and determine appropriate repair or corrective action.Perform repairs rebuilds component replacements adjustments installations and other work necessary to maintain vessel machinery and equipment.Respond to equipment failures and other unplanned or urgent maintenance needs and perform repairs necessary to safely return equipment or vessels to service.Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules and maintain accurate maintenance and repair records in Helm Connect or similar systems.Coordinate specialized repairs and drydock work with shipyards contractors and service technicians.Manage preventive maintenance schedules and maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.Source and maintain parts tools and critical vessel spare-parts inventory.Perform equipment testing and checks to help ensure vessels are ready to safely return to service.We Require That You HaveHigh school diploma or equivalent.Five or more years of hands-on experience maintaining troubleshooting and repairing diesel engines and related mechanical equipment and systems.Technical training certification or a recognized credential in diesel engine repair mechanical maintenance industrial maintenance marine engineering or a related field.Experience with diesel engines generators pumps hydraulic systems fuel and cooling systems piping and related heavy-duty or marine equipment.Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to independently diagnose equipment failures and determine appropriate repairs.Ability to read technical manuals schematics equipment diagrams and manufacturer specifications.Valid driver&rsquos license and acceptable driving record.TWIC or the ability to obtain and maintain one.Preferred QualificationsExperience maintaining and repairing commercial tugboats barges workboats or other commercial vessels.USCG Merchant Mariner Credential with a QMED DDE or other relevant engineering endorsement.Relevant STCW Engine Department training or endorsement.Manufacturer training or certification on Caterpillar Cummins Detroit Diesel EMD or comparable equipment.Experience with Helm Connect or a comparable maintenance management system.Confined-space entry training.AWS Certified Welder CW certification or comparable recognized welding certification applicable to repair and fabrication work.Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical dental and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents including PPO and High-Deductible Health Plan HDHP medical options with Company contributions toward the cost of coverageHealth Savings Account HSA with Company contributions for employees enrolled in the HDHPFlexible Spending Account FSA options401k with company match up to 4Employer-paid Life and AD&D insuranceEmployer-paid Long-Term Disability insuranceTwo 2 weeks of paid vacationNine 9 paid holidaysSix 6 paid sick daysEmployee Assistance Program EAPTuition reimbursementSchedule & Work Environment

This is a full-time non-exempt position based in San Pedro California with occasional travel to San Diego and other Company operating locations as needed.

Work is performed aboard tugboats and barges and in dockside and shipyard environments. The position requires the ability to climb ladders work in confined or restricted spaces and on uneven or moving surfaces perform physically demanding mechanical work and lift up to 50 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Jankovich Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions reproductive health decision making gender gender identity gender expression age sexual orientation veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. <-- Simple Share Buttons Adder 7.4.17 simplesharebuttons.com -->TwitterLinkedinFacebookGooglePinterestemail <-- post-content --> Your browser failed to load the job description PDF in iframe. Please click the view button below to open job description PDF in a new tab. View PDF