Potential starting salary is $37.05/hour. The actual starting salary may be higher depending on the qualifications of the applicant.
Mechanical Engineer preferred
Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health, and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits: 

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance 
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance options
• Long Term Disability Plan
• State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match
• Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave 
• Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building
• Ship Shape Wellness Program and more - click here to view more information about the benefits of Port NOLA.

Louisiana State Civil Service has classified this position as an Engineer 6. Please click here to view the official civil service job specifications.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
 
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
 
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
 
For further information about this vacancy contact:
April McKnight
Port of New Orleans / Human Resources
P.O. Box 60046
New Orleans, LA 70160
504-528-3277
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering and one of the following:

1. Two years of licensed engineering experience.

2. Six years of professional engineering experience.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of the required experience.

A Ph.D. in engineering will substitute for two years of the required experience.

Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of required experience.

NOTE:

Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience.

Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer’s license (e.g., as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience.

NOTE:

Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.

NOTE:

Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university. 

FUNCTION OF WORK:
Supervises the planning, design, construction, inspection, and/or maintenance of building systems or programs through subordinate professional engineers.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Supervisor.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad from an Engineer 7 or higher. Alternative reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct over a staff of Engineers, Engineering Technicians, or others who assist in specific assignments.
LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all state agencies.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Engineer 5 by the presence of responsibility for direct supervision over professional engineers.
Differs from Engineer 7 by the absence of second-line supervision over professional engineers. Exceptions to this distinction may be approved by SCS based on program scope and/or complexity.
This position is in the Water Front Maintenance department of the Port of New Orleans Maintenance Division and serves as the Water Front Assistant Manager/ Engineer.
This position serves as the Assistant Manager to the Water Front Sr Manager (Engineer). Assists in Leading and coordinating three subordinate departments by managing the engineering, maintenance, monitoring, inspection, and dredging of ship berthing spaces at the Ports 31 river terminals and additional facilities on the Inner Harbor-Navigational Canal (IH-NC) and the Canal itself by ensuring sufficient draft available for vessels and protection of wharves with pilings. The wharf side spaces at these facilities are the Ports primary resource, which allows it to conduct cargo handling, storage and transfer from sea-going vessels. Providing safe navigation at these berthing spaces is essential to the Ports role in the entire region as an economic engine. This includes a diesel powered 24 inch cutter head dredge, pile driver, and miscellaneous workboats.
 
Responsibilities require knowledge of inspection procedures, material properties, construction principles, plans and specifications, contract administration, oral and written communication skills, Microsoft Office applications, and basic knowledge of surveying, material testing, and mapping.
 
This position participates in the required PORT training program and obtains additional training in order to facilitate the efficient performance duties and/or required tasks. This is a safety sensitive position that requires random drug screening through the year.
 
The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid Louisiana Driver’s License, Class E, or other state equivalent, and be knowledgeable and capable of the safe operation of various types of equipment required to fulfill the needs of the position and the PORT. The incumbent is required to have knowledge of the use of a UHF radio, which requires proper radio etiquette. The incumbent shall utilize a telephone, cell phone, two-way communication device, computer, and e-mail to facilitate communications if required. The incumbent must be able to perform duties many times without direct supervision and be knowledgeable enough to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. Incumbent may be required to work overtime. May also require working immediately before, after, or during a disaster.
 
20% Dredge Operations
 
Manages operations of and direct supervision of a qualified and U.S.C.G. licensed Dredge Captain and the indirect supervision of three U.S.C.G. licensed Marine Operators and one Dredge Chief (marine) Engineer. Department also consists of other subordinates including deckhands, mates, dredge engineers, and dredge operators, all required to support continuous safe operation of the Ports diesel powered 24inch dredge, two twin diesel engine workboats, and other ancillary floating equipment. Daily supervision and management of work planning, OT, berthing/ vessel traffic coordination and constant review of sounding inspection data are required to ensure the Dredge Operation is being conducted in the most efficient manner as possible while also assuring that the operation is meeting the needs of the Port, tenants and various shipping lines. This is necessary to ensure that shoaling or lack of proper water depth do not interfere with berthing and cargo operations.
 
20% Pile Driving/ Fendering Operations
 
Manages operations of and direct supervision of a pile driver and associated crew, including direct supervision of a Port Facility Maintenance Manager. This department’s responsibilities include maintenance of the fendering system along the Port’s river terminals, the wharf logs and mooring bits along the wharf edges.
These responsibilities require expertise in the areas of civil and mechanical engineering; including but not limited to soil mechanics, hydraulics, fluid mechanics, dredging technology, marine propulsion engineering, and materials science. Additionally, experience in the fields of navigation and ship handling, marine safety, diesel mechanics, power generation, and environmental engineering is required in the performance of duties carried out by this engineer. Daily supervision and management of work planning, OT, berthing/ vessel traffic coordination and constant review of pile/fender inspection data are required to ensure the fendering Operation is being conducted in the most efficient manner as possible while also assuring that the operation is meeting the needs of the Port, tenants and various shipping lines. This is necessary so that lack of proper fender maintenance does not interfere with berthing and cargo operations.
 
20% Water Front Inspection and Sounding
 
Manages operations of and direct supervision of the Port’s Inspection Department, which monitors water depths at Port wharves and other associated facilities. This department’s duties are further expanded into frequent inspections of all mooring bitts and fendering systems within Port facilities. This department uses specialized technical software, global positioning systems, sonar systems and echo sounders to provide data for the production of nautical charts and maps. The production of these charts and maps are used by both the Port’s Dredging and Docking Departments for the safe berthing and docking of marine vessels. The Inspection Department consists of a Port Facility Maintenance Foreman and two (2) other subordinates. This position is integral in the determination of where to the Board’s equipment will dredge and when supplemental dredging equipment is required so that the Board’s vessel operations can continue unimpeded. Such decisions will be made collectively with the Operations Department. However, it is the responsibility of this position to gather, monitor, and disperse to appropriate parties the data necessary to plan ahead. Year round and continued inspections are critical to the planning and scheduling of work by the Dredge and Fender Crews as well as the safety of berthing and cargo operations. 
This position acts as the liaison with the Corps of Engineers regarding channel dredging studies and projects, availability of funding to the Board for harbor dredging, and having the Corps take responsibility for dredging the approaches to berths.
 
 
15% Contract Administration & Project Management
 
Sr Manager responsible for managing all water based assets and equipment including but not limited to:
Responsibility for the major maintenance activities for other Board floating equipment including the fireboat General Roy S. Kelley, the pile driver, pile driver cargo barges, sounding boat and the Harbor Police River patrol vessel Capt. Scarbrough.
Administration and supervision of vessel dry-docking, hull repairs, marine engine overhauls, machinery repairs/upgrades and truck crane major repairs. Administers a Major Maintenance Program for assigned equipment. Generates and executes a program for adding life to departments’ major floating equipment. This requires continuous monitoring, inspection, and evaluation of all equipment performance and material condition, as well as cost estimating and prioritization of work required, and hiring and quality control of outside service engineers and technicians engaged to conduct repairs and maintenance. Performs engineering and analysis and prepares specifications for marine, structural and mechanical repairs and maintenance (including vessel dry-docking and engine overhauls) for all work designated to be performed by outside contractors per fiscal year. Includes preparation of work packages to be advertised for bid, evaluation of bids, and selection of winning bidder, all in strict accordance with Louisiana Public Bid laws. Performs all contract management and supervision functions over outside bidder/contractors for quality control. Administers consultant engineering contracts to provide environmental services for federal and other agency requirements for dredging permits. Engineer responsible for coordinating with, and serving as the owner’s representative to, staff engineers and consulting engineers for the engineering design, construction administration and construction inspection, and development of plans and specifications for obtaining construction bids, for repairs of, modifications to or other work performed on or for the floating vessels and waterfront areas of the Port. Reviews and recommends the purchase of equipment and materials.
 
15% Administration & Team Management
 
Sr Manager responsible for managing (administration & Team management) all personnel housed in the Water Front departments including but not limited to:
Resolves personnel issues; prepares departmental budgets; motivates employee performance and productivity; recommends additional and replacement personnel; approves overtime and payroll sheets, leave requests, and invoices.
Responsible for the overall performance of the department with regards to meeting the Port’s established goals and objectives. Provide guidance to department members on an as-needed basis. Selects, assigns, and identifies developmental needs and assures training is delivered to department members. Coordinates scheduling and directs assignment of department supervisors. Oversees department to maintain records, prepare reports, analyze data, and conduct correspondence as needed. Develop policies and procedures for department operations to include document preparation, correspondence, etc. Establishes, maintains and revises procedures for department in accordance with Port directives, policies, tariffs, and by-laws to reflect changes in laws and policies. Analyzes and assigns priorities to needs; makes program and budget recommendations to division directors and upper management. Review work of department members responsible for the maintenance and repair of assigned port properties, facilities, and equipment and ensures proper Board procedures and guidelines are adhered to, including local, state, and federal codes. Develops, controls, and monitors expenditures for department salaries, overtime, controllable expenses, and any unplanned expenditures.
Participate in annual Port planning meetings to develop fiscal year budgets (payroll, overtime, controllable expenses, capital equipment, and construction and major maintenance projects) and goals for achieving Port’s mission.
Prepare annual performance appraisals for department subordinates and evaluates subordinates evaluation of personnel.
Coordinates with other Port departments when required to schedule and provide Dredge Department resources in support of their emergent needs. Provides guidance and recommendations to senior management and other departments as required in various aspects of dredging operations and associated engineering issues. Maintains documentation of equipment usage for evaluation and historical record.
 
5% Safety and Loss Prevention Management

Management, implementation and enforcement of all Port safety practices, programs and policies. Monitors existing procedures and work flow and develops new procedures and practices in order to maximize safety and efficiency while reducing injuries, near misses and lost time occurrences. Conducts regular safety inspections or equipment and work sites, participates in and ensures adherence to the Port’s JSA program. Fosters a culture of safety with all direct and indirect subordinates. 
 
5% Other Duties, Including Emergency Support

Incumbent is required to perform a variety of tasks and assignments, as directed by the supervisor, necessary to fulfill the mission of Water Front Maintenance Department and/or Port Maintenance Division. Other work as directed. Essential employee during emergencies, natural disasters, etc. Must be immediately available to respond to problems arising at facilities, Equipment and Port owned bridges during times of emergencies. Available in person, by phone, and via the internet at all times.
 
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