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Senior Marine Engineer

Emprise Corporation

Chesapeake (VA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A leading maritime engineering firm in Virginia is seeking a Senior Marine Engineer. This role involves managing maintenance for vessels, ensuring compliance, and providing oversight for engineering operations. The ideal candidate has a degree in Marine Engineering and at least 4 years of experience on oceangoing ships, ideally as a Chief Engineer or First Assistant Engineer. A competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $115,000 is offered, along with full-time employment benefits.

Qualifications

4 years of experience on vessels over 4,000 HP as Chief Engineer or First Assistant Engineer.
Experience with classification or flag state authority.
Ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Manage vessels Life Cycle Plans and maintenance scheduling.
Coordinate root cause analysis of equipment failures.
Serve as consultant for ship management teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Advanced Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Overview

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Emprise Corporation is a fast-growing company that has been serving government and commercial clients for over 38 years. Emprise is the industry leader in Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring by offering a wide set of capabilities that allow us to provide premier products and services that help our clients operate more effectively and efficiently. We’re looking for talented Senior Marine Engineers who will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the maintenance, repair, and safe operations of all the engineering needs for assigned vessels and equipment.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned vessels class Life Cycle Plans and develop short, mid, and long-term maintenance and repair planning products for various vessels
Plan and estimate the cost for maintenance, repairs, classification surveys, regulatory surveys, and equipment upgrades for assigned vessels
Direct and coordinate root cause analysis of shipboard equipment and system failures and develop post-availability reports
Attend Port Engineer Vessel Inspections (PEVI), Ship Material Assessment Readiness Testing (SMART), regulatory body inspections and other ship material assessments to accurately determine ship material condition and develop post assessment reports and action plans based on those assessments
Serve as a consultant to the Shipboard Management Team, working closely with Afloat and Ashore Team members in the life cycle management of the vessel
Develop work specifications for voyage, emergency repairs, and regular repairs and services
Oversee all aspects of the successful completion of drydocking and associated surveys
Provide senior counsel for vessel Master and Chief Engineer to ensure that missions and voyages are efficiently and safely performed
Other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
4 years of experience serving aboard commercial or public oceangoing ships of not less than 4,000 HP as either a Chief Engineer or a First Assistant Engineer
Experience gained while serving in the military may be applicable towards meeting this requirement
Experience must demonstrate effective management of maintenance and repair of oceangoing ships
Experience with a classification or flag state authority with direct exposure to vessel regulatory compliance
Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong research, problem solving, and analytical skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
10% travel both domestically and internationally
Ability to perform work onboard ships while underway
Ability to climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs., sit and/or stand for long periods of time

Desired Qualifications

U.S. Coast Guard license or equivalent international standard certification as an engineer
Port Engineer experience having managed and negotiated shipyard availabilities
Licensed Professional Engineer
Experience developing preventive maintenance schedules and plans

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