Marine Engineer - SMART Inspector

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. 

• 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).