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Marine Engineer (Designated Duty Engineer DDE)

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Job Description - Marine Engineer (Designated Duty Engineer DDE)

Description

Worksite: Naval Base Guam (NBG), Apra Harbor, Guam

Travel: Yes  

  

We are looking for a qualified Marine Engineer (Designated Duty Engineer – DDE) to help us support the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) Detachment Far East at Naval Base Guam.  The PMRF Detachment Far East at Guam provides mobile range services in the Western Pacific for multiple mission areas using Range Support Craft (RSC), Multi-purpose Craft (MPC), High Speed Maneuverable Targets (HSMSTs) and Surface Towed Targets (STTs) to support training operations, and exercises. The RSC is a 114-foot aluminum vessel. The MPC is a 97-foot aluminum vessel.  

The RSC and MPC vessels will be maintained and berthed at Naval Base Guam, Apra Harbor. The vessel will be operated in the Marianas Island Range Complex to support military training exercises.

The Marine Engineer (Designated Duty Engineer – DDE) reports to the vessel Captain while underway, and to the Project Manager while in port. 

The following job functions are basic requirements (but other duties may be assigned, as well):

  • Performs daily preventative maintenance and operates the propulsion and auxiliary engineering equipment and systems while underway. 
  • Maintains daily, weekly and monthly logs. 
  • Oversees the Junior Engineer in daily assigned duties. 
  • Ensures that the vessel is ready for operations at all times. 
  • Accurately documents system parameters for all main and auxiliary engineering equipment, monitoring equipment performance while in operation. 
  • Performs Corrective Maintenance, troubleshooting issues with onboard systems. 
  • Maintains an accurate inventory of onboard engineering department parts, and supplies.

Requirements

  •  Valid U.S. Coast Guard MMC with a Designated Duty Engineer (DDE) endorsement—rated for 4,000 HP, Near Coastal.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working in the maritime industry as a Designated Duty Engineer with common knowledge of marine electrical systems.
  • Must be capable of lifting and carrying 50 pounds (lbs).
  • All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.
  • U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Secret Clearance prior to start date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
  • Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical to include Physical, Drug Screen, Vision & Hearing tests, Medical Condition Certification and back X-rays.
  • Experience in a military environment as an E-7 or above or experience working with the military on a military facility is preferred.
  • Expert level understanding of all Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred.

AAP/EEO Statement 

CPC is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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