Port Engineer - Tanker

Port Engineer - Tanker Log In/Register Post Resume Post Job MaritimeJobs.com® Jobs Resumes Back to Job List USA Apply Now × Apply Instructions Apply Online Close Port Engineer - Tanker Category Engineer  / Naval Architect Employment type Full Time Description Port Engineer – TankerLead Critical Maritime Operations. Drive Performance. Shape the Future of U.S. Shipping.At USMMI, you won’t just manage ships—you’ll help power the backbone of U.S. commerce and national security.As a trusted leader in the maritime industry, USMMI operates a fleet of vessels supporting both commercial trade and vital government programs, including the Military Sealift Command and the Maritime Administration’s Tanker Security Program (TSP). Our work sits at the intersection of operational excellence, engineering innovation, and mission-critical logistics.We are known for doing things the right way — holding ourselves to the highest global standards and continuously advancing best practices aligned with OCIMF. Our team brings deep expertise in ship operations, design, and lifecycle management, enabling us to deliver smart, reliable solutions in a complex and evolving industry.Why Join USMMIMission-Driven Work: Support operations that directly impact U.S. economic strength and national security.High-Impact Role: Your decisions directly influence vessel performance, safety, and charter success.Professional Respect: Work alongside experienced mariners and engineers who value expertise and leadership.Growth & Ownership: Take ownership of fleet performance and drive meaningful improvements.Dynamic Environment: Split time between office strategy and hands-on vessel and shipyard operations.Your ImpactAs a Port Engineer, you will take ownership of the technical performance, safety, and compliance of MR tankers operating in the Jones Act trade. You’ll serve as a critical link between shipboard teams and shoreside leadership—ensuring vessels operate safely, efficiently, and at peak readiness.This is a role for a seasoned Chief Engineer ready to transition to the shoreside (or elevate their current port engineering career) and make a measurable impact across a fleet.What You’ll DoLead the technical management and operational readiness of assigned vessels.Partner with Masters and Chief Engineers to ensure safe, efficient voyages.Plan and execute maintenance strategies, repairs, and drydock periods.Own and manage vessel budgets, balancing cost control with operational excellence.Drive compliance across USCG, ABS, EPA, and international regulatory frameworks.Champion safety culture and proactively address risks across the fleet.Analyze performance data to improve reliability, fuel efficiency, an