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Port Engineer

Port Engineer

CompanyBlue Origin
LocationMerritt Island, FL, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • B.S. Degree in Engineering, Science, or Math.
  • 2+ years of demonstrated technical expertise in vessel systems, propulsion, or marine operations.
  • Strong operational planning and organizational skills.
  • Effective technical communication capabilities.
  • Ability to support occasional off-shift work schedules.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee vessel systems, including propulsion, electrical, and mechanical systems.
  • Ensure vessel readiness for recovery operations, including maintenance and inspections.
  • Develop and implement operational requirements for vessel support activities.
  • Advocate for design-for-operations improvements.
  • Author detailed procedures for vessel operations and maintenance.
  • Lead teams of technicians and engineers in system readiness and operational execution.
  • Develop and maintain schedules, quality documents, and engineering records.
  • Troubleshoot and correct system anomalies in real-time during recovery operations.
  • Participate in post-mission reviews and process improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

  • First Engineer/Chief Mate USCG STCW endorsement
  • DP Operator Certificate or DP Maintainer OEM Course. Extensive DP vessel experience can be accepted.
  • Knowledge of vessel system operation and maintenance processes.
  • Experience with ship integration and marine operations.
  • Control room or operations experience in high-consequence environments.
  • Experience with integrated management systems
  • Successful experience writing technical procedures and non-conformance documentation.
  • Leadership experience managing teams integrating multiple subsystems.
  • Strong safety record, including hands-on experience with hazardous operations.
  • Strong personnel management and mentoring skills.
  • Project management, budget management, and team leadership skills.
  • Knowledgeable in MS Office and Atlassian Suite