Tacoma, WA

The Foss Maritime Fleet Engineering Team is responsible for the operational readiness, maintenance and regulatory compliance of a diverse tug fleet. In addition, we continually promote a safety culture to personnel and vendors working onboard company vessels and provide direct support regarding equipment inspections, vessel surveys, repairs, dry-dockings and yard periods as required. Work is accomplished in a very fast paced dynamic environment, often with complex issues and competing priorities. A Fleet Engineering Intern will be expected to assist the Fleet Engineering Team with the specific responsibilities which include:

• Ensure Regional Managers are kept informed of all issues pertaining to vessels in their region including but not limited to;
  
  
  
  • Maintenance and Repairs (Planned and Unplanned)
  • Regulatory and Compliance
  • Budgetary and Schedule Risks
  
  
  
  
• Development of detailed M&R Budgets that identify upcoming Statutory, Regulatory and Foss required maintenance events.
• Accompany USCG and ABS surveyors for mid-period inspections, load line annual surveys, special, intermediate surveys and other regulatory inspections. Responsible for the remedy and repair of all deficiencies, both operational and administrative.
• Implementation of effective Inspection and Maintenance tasks to ensure reliable operations of all vessels.

• Strong interest in Marine Engineering Technology and willingness to learn practical applications.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and human relation skills necessary in working with internal customers and other departments.
• Good organizational, prioritizing and planning skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word for Windows, and Outlook.

• Major systems, machinery and equipment onboard marine towing vessels.
• Roles and responsibilities of crews, shore-side support staff and vendors.
• Challenges with operating and maintaining a diverse fleet of towing vessels.
• Complexities with planned and unplanned vessel repairs in and out of shipyards.
• Other personal and professional goals the Intern may request.

Foss Maritime Company is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Foss is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.