Job Description:

• 1) Coordinates repair and maintenance functions furnished operating fleet to minimize loss of revenue and cost of repairs: Reviews repair request and compares request with previous work accomplished on ship concerned and similar vessels to determine that expenditures are economically sound.

• 2) Prepares recommendations for work, and initiates procurement of materials.

• 3) Inspects machinery, equipment, or spaces outlined in work request, draws up job specifications, and obtains bids from contractors or shipyards to perform repairs.

• 4) Maintains contact with contractors to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.

• 5) Investigates machinery casualties to determine cause, and advises ship's officers in methods of operation to prevent recurrence of casualty or maloperation.

• 6) Maintains records of engineering costs for each vessel, such as repairs, supplies, and personnel.

• 7) Cooperates with regulatory bodies to ensure that requirements for alterations, repair, or modifications are kept at minimum cost consistent with safety.

• 8) May represent ferry system interests in ferry and terminal construction and maintenance activities, and in union contract negotiations.