Darwin are currently working with a Dredging and Marine Construction contractor with their search for a Port Engineer.

The Travelling Port Engineer is responsible for providing technical oversight, maintenance management, and operational support for a fleet of marine vessels and associated equipment operating throughout the Gulf Coast region. This role serves as a key liaison between vessel operations, project teams, and maintenance personnel to ensure equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and safe operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel regularly to vessel and project locations throughout the Gulf Coast region to provide technical support and oversight.
• Manage and monitor maintenance programs for assigned vessels and marine equipment.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Coordinate repair projects, shipyard activities, equipment upgrades, and vendor services.
• Maintain accurate records of vessel equipment, maintenance history, and asset inventories.
• Monitor the condition and performance of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and auxiliary systems.
• Manage inventories of critical spare parts, consumables, and maintenance supplies.
• Assist with maintenance budgeting, cost control, and forecasting for assigned assets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, classification, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with vessel crews, operations personnel, contractors, and management teams to support reliable vessel operations.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in marine engineering, vessel maintenance, port engineering, or heavy equipment management.
• Experience supporting commercial marine vessels, dredging operations, offshore support vessels, tug and barge fleets, or similar maritime assets.
• Strong knowledge of marine mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and propulsion systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex equipment issues.
• Experience managing maintenance programs, work orders, inspections, and repair projects.
• Working knowledge of marine regulatory and classification requirements.
• Strong organizational, planning, and asset management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple locations and teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the Gulf Coast and work at remote project sites as required.
• Valid transportation credentials and the ability to obtain necessary security clearances and site access credentials.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Tyler Horton