ASSISTANT PORT ENGINEER JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive Pay starting at $120,000, increases commensurate with experience
• Health Insurance including Dental and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Optional HSA with Employer Contribution
• 401k with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program

ASSISTANT PORT ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION:

Seeking an experienced, motivated individual to support the Port Engineer in the maintenance of tugs and barges.

ASSISTANT PORT ENGINEER EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years repairing and maintaining ocean tug boats.
• Sailing experience as Chief Engineer preferred.

ASSISTANT PORT ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Can plan and manage the repair of vessels, including managing a crew, working with vendors, classification and regulatory agencies, etc.
• Can work independently, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and can work as a member of team, side-by-side colleagues of all positions.
• Prior management experience
• Knowledge of tugs and barge maintenance systems and equipment.
• Ability to repair marine equipment on site under adverse conditions.
• Ability to work with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no guidance.
• Ability to get along with office staff and vessel crew members.
• Capable of boarding barges and tugs at sea and in port.
• Able to read, speak, write, type, and understand English in person and over the telephone.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with tug operations.
• Valid TWIC or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Valid State drivers’ license.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Available to take communications 24 hours a day, including weekends, to field questions/concerns regarding vessel maintenance, repairs and operations.
• May travel on short notice.
• Knowledge of operating, repairing and maintaining diesel and gas engines.
• Ability to read and understand repair manuals.
• General metal fabrication skills.
• Knowledge of basic hydraulics.
• Knowledge of basic electrical ac & dc single phase and three phase 208/480.
• Basic plumbing experience.
• Basic knowledge with air controls.
• Experience with CAT and John Deere Gen Sets.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work long hours, seven days a week.
• Ability to multitask and work within critical time constraints.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with focus.
• Occasional overtime as required.

Please send resumes to resumes@dunlaptowing.com.

ABOUT DUNLAP TOWING COMPANY

Dunlap Towing Company is tug and barge company with a solid history and family-oriented values. We are a full service maritime provider operating tugboats throughout the Puget Sound and Pacific Rim Region from Seattle, to Western Alaska, to Honolulu, and beyond. Established in 1925, we have been providing dependable marine transportation services for nearly a century. We have the equipment, knowledge, and experience to meet all of your maritime towing and assist needs.