Description:
Background check, US Citizenship, confidential clearance, and a CAC are requirements of this position. Travel is 40%.
We are seeking a Marine Engineer with licensed sailing experience to support Military Sealift Command (MSC) through execution of Ship Material Assessment and Readiness Testing (SMART) inspections.
Requirements:
- Conduct SMART inspections and other ship checks, inspections, or surveys onboard MSC vessels to assess HM&E system readiness and mission capability
- Evaluate marine engineering systems, including:
o Propulsion shafting, reduction gears, and bearings
o Generators
o Auxiliary systems such as HVAC, compressed air, fuel, lube oil, cooling water, distilling plants, refrigeration, hydraulics
o Diesel, gas turbine, and steam propulsion systems
- Assess compliance with regulations and standards (ABS, USCG, Naval, MSC, SOLAS)
- Develop, modify and deliver SMART Inspection Test Memos for MSC GOGO/GOCO fleet to assess equipment for proper operation within recommended parameters and regulations
- Ability to work in a team oriented environment while interfacing with stakeholders to ensure necessary commitments and deliverables are met
- Must be willing to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations
Preferred Qualifications
- 4-6 years of licensed sailing experience as an engineering officer
- Prior experience supporting MSC, NAVSEA, or DoD maritime programs
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits, including ABS class surveys, USCG inspections and COI, and ISM internal/external audits
- Familiar with development of work items, drawings, cost estimates, and technical reports for ship modernization and life cycle management
- Prior SMART inspection or similar readiness assessment experience
- Strong technical writing and reporting background
Physical Job Requirements
- Climb tall ladders
- Maneuver in tight/confined spaces, steel decks, uneven surfaces
- Work in adverse environments for long periods.
- Exposure to high noise environments (with hearing protection)
- Periodically lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to observe details at close range
- Able to walk to/from and navigate job sites.
Education/Certification Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering or related discipline
- USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), with the following rating and endorsements: minimum of 2nd Assistant Engineer (steam, motor or gas turbine) of unlimited horsepower (1st Assistant Engineer highly desirable).
