Marine Equipment Manager

Employee Referral Eligible

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture where career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

The Opportunity:

The Marine Port Engineer will be a critical technical leader at Vulcan, acting as the primary liaison between a fleet of vessels and shore-side management. The main priority is ensuring that boats remain operationally ready, safe, and compliant with United States Coast Guard and International maritime regulations.

Pay and benefits:

The Marine Port Engineer position's salary will be based on experience, but will be from $90,000 to $115,000 annually. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate's compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Vulcan Materials provides industry-leading benefits, which include: 401K plan with generous company contributions, BCBS medical, prescription plan, Dental, Vision, company-paid life insurance, ten paid holidays, vacation, short & long-term disability, as well as several optional accident & illness coverages.

Who You'll Manage:

The Marine Port Engineer will directly supervise 3 Marine mechanics and deckhands who will perform vessel engineering duties.

Who You'll Work With:

The Marine Port Engineer will work directly with and receive support from several department heads and support groups to lead the business unit to achieve industry-leading safety performance and operational excellence. The position will work closely with the Marine Operations Manager, Marine Dispatch Manager, Plant Managers, Safety Group, HR Group, Support Services & Engineering, and Procurement teams.

Who You'll Work For:

The Marine Port Engineer will work directly under the Marine Operations Manager, responsible for providing support to Marine operations in the NE Division.

What You'll Do:

Maintenance & Repair: Plan and supervise all routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and major overhauls for propulsion systems, electrical plants, and auxiliary machinery.

Towing Gear Integrity: Oversee the inspection, testing, and certification of critical towing hardware, including heavy-duty towing winches, tow wires, H-bits, and capstans.

Project Management: Develop detailed repair specifications for dry-docking periods. Negotiate with shipyards and provide on-site supervision for hull plating repairs, shaft alignments, and fendering replacements.

Regulatory Compliance and Recordkeeping: Ensure all vessels maintain valid certifications. Liaise with regulatory bodies like the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and classification societies (ABS, Lloyd's Register). Maintaining meticulous logs of all repairs and modifications, which are legal requirements for "Certificates of Inspection."

Subchapter M & TSMS: Lead the implementation of the Towing Safety Management System (TSMS). Act as the primary point of contact for Third-Party Organizations (TPOs) and the USCG to ensure the fleet maintains valid Certificates of Inspection (COI).

Budgeting: Manage the engineering department budget, including cost estimation for spare parts, contractor labor, and capital improvements.

Emergency Technical Support: Provide 24/7 "on-call" assistance for mechanical failures. In the event of an engine-room fire, flooding, or propulsion loss, you act as the shore-side technical lead for the response.

Inspections: Conduct regular physical inspections of vessels to evaluate condition, cleanliness, and adherence to Safety Management Systems (SMS).

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Skills You'll Need:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is preferred (Maritime Academy graduate is highly desirable).

Experience: 5+ years of experience in ship maintenance and repair, or experience serving as a licensed Chief Engineer or First Assistant Engineer.

Licensure: A valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) is required. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus. A Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC card) is also a requirement.

Skills: Must have a deep knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical distribution.

• Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

• Strong negotiation skills for managing shipyard contracts and vendors.

Physical & Travel Requirements

Must be able to climb ladders, enter confined spaces (tanks/voids), and work in extreme weather conditions.

Ability to travel frequently to various ports and shipyards, often on short notice.

What You'll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. The industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impact daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, and Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.