Port Mechanic

Perform routine maintenance requirements on a fleet of tugs and barges as directed. Perform inspections of vessels for repair & maintenance standards and procedures. Perform repair and maintenance work on vessels as required. Work with company mechanics as needed.  Paint tugs and barges as needed.

• →Repair mechanical and electrical systems onboard company vessels.
• →Required to work onboard tugs and barges using hand and electric tools for repairs.
• →Painting equipment when needed.
• →Required to work inside tanks onboard vessels if needed.
• →Communicate with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
• →Maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications.
• →Perform related duties as assigned by the Port Engineer or General Manager.

• Ability to repair marine equipment on site under adverse conditions at all hours.
• Knowledge of the oil transportation and maritime industry.
• Knowledge of tug and barge maintenance systems and equipment.
• Experience in maintaining tugs and barges a plus.
• Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no guidance.
• Ability to get along with office staff and vessel crewmembers.
• Must be physically fit enough to board barges and tugs at sea and in port in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to read, speak, write, type, and understand English in person and over the telephone.
• Merchant Mariner's Document, STCW 95. To be completed within 1 year of being hired.
• HAZWOPER (including Incident Command System) training within 90 days of being hired.
• Must possess a valid California State drivers' license with clean driving record.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• First Aid & CPR Training.

• Must be able to work independently and without direct supervision.
• Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.)
• Frequently required to board tugs, barges, and ships, at dock or at anchor at all hours.

• Normal office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Required to receive emergency repair calls after hours and on weekends. Travel may be involved on certain projects.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours.

Centerline Logistics is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. Centerline Logistics operates on the United States West Coast (including Alaska and Hawaii), United States East Coast (including Puerto Rico), the United States Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River System. Services provided include the transportation and storage of petroleum products, tanker escort, ship assist, the transportation of general cargo and rescue towing. Centerline Logistics is the parent company of eight businesses specializing in marine services and a bulk liquids terminal business. Centerline Logistics provides accounting, administrative, human resources, safety and environmental services, and other support to the subsidiary companies.

The Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to our employees and their eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements. 401(k) options, Disability Insurance, sick pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule) and Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs are also available to our employees after meeting Company requirements. All benefits information may be subject to change based on any current or updated benefit plan year changes and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug Free Work place. Pre-employment drug testing is required