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Coast Guard Marine Inspector Jobs in Seattle, WA

Vigor, LLC

QA Representative - Structural

Seattle, WA · On-site

$42/hr

Knowledge of principles and practice of marine or class society surveying, vessel operations, or U.S. Coast Guard inspections. Understanding of engineering principles applicable to ship repair ...

Vigor, LLC

QA Representative - Structural

Seattle, WA · On-site

$42/hr

Knowledge of principles and practice of marine or class society surveying, vessel operations, or U.S. Coast Guard inspections. Understanding of engineering principles applicable to ship repair ...

Vigor, LLC

QA Representative - Structural

Seattle, WA · On-site

$42/hr

Knowledge of principles and practice of marine or class society surveying, vessel operations, or U.S. Coast Guard inspections. Understanding of engineering principles applicable to ship repair ...

Orion Talent

Electronics Technician

Seattle, WA · On-site

$30/hr

Navy, Coast Guard, or Marine Corps. * Associate degree in electronics or equivalent technical training and experience. * Strong understanding of electronics theory, troubleshooting, and circuit ...

WSP

Ports and Marine Civil Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

Coast Guard, terminal operators, contractors and private entities. Our strength is derived from the diversity of our marine-related work and our staff. For over 90-years WSP has been a leader in ...

WSP

Ports and Marine Civil Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

Coast Guard, terminal operators, contractors and private entities. Our strength is derived from the diversity of our marine-related work and our staff. For over 90-years WSP has been a leader in ...

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How much do coast guard marine inspector jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for coast guard marine inspector in Seattle, WA is $62,522.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,800.00 and $72,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Coast Guard Marine Inspector?

Coast Guard Marine Inspectors are professionals responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and environmental compliance of commercial vessels. They conduct inspections, examinations, and investigations of ships, boats, and maritime facilities to verify adherence to federal regulations and international standards. Their duties help prevent accidents, protect marine environments, and support the safe operation of maritime commerce. Marine Inspectors may specialize in areas such as hull inspections, machinery checks, or pollution prevention. They work both onshore and aboard vessels, often interacting with ship operators, crew members, and other maritime stakeholders.

What are some of the typical challenges faced by Coast Guard Marine Inspectors during vessel inspections?

Coast Guard Marine Inspectors often face challenges such as working in demanding environments, navigating complex regulations, and coordinating with diverse vessel crews from different backgrounds. Inspections can involve tight deadlines, varying weather conditions, and the need to quickly identify and address safety or compliance issues. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as inspectors frequently collaborate with ship operators, port officials, and other regulatory agencies to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Coast Guard Marine Inspector, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Coast Guard Marine Inspector, you need a solid understanding of maritime safety regulations, vessel construction, and inspection procedures, generally supported by experience in marine engineering or related fields. Familiarity with inspection tools, regulatory databases, and certifications such as the Marine Inspector Qualification is essential. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and strong communication skills help inspectors effectively ensure compliance and collaborate with vessel operators. These skills are vital to maintaining maritime safety standards and protecting lives, property, and the environment.

What is the difference between Coast Guard Marine Inspector vs Coast Guard Marine Safety Specialist?

AspectCoast Guard Marine InspectorCoast Guard Marine Safety Specialist
CertificationsMerchant Mariner Credential, Coast Guard certificationsCoast Guard certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentInspecting vessels, onboard surveys, port facilitiesDeveloping safety policies, conducting safety audits
Employer & Industry UsageU.S. Coast Guard, maritime industryU.S. Coast Guard, maritime safety sector
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Both roles are vital in maritime safety, with Marine Inspectors focusing on vessel inspections and compliance, while Marine Safety Specialists develop safety programs and policies. They often work together to ensure maritime safety standards are met within the Coast Guard and maritime industry.

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Coast Guard Marine Inspector jobs near you
Infographic showing various Coast Guard Marine Inspector job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,522 per year, or $30.1 per hour.

QA Representative - Structural

Vigor Marine LLC

Seattle, WA • On-site

$42/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Description

Who We Are
Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services.
 
With four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and at historic shipyards, our 2,500 dedicated employees across four states – from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk – personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation – through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security. For more information, visit vigor.net.
 
HOURLY RATE: $42.00
 
POSITION SUMMARY:  
This position is responsible for developing, tracking, administering, and scheduling tests and inspections and writing of required reports. The incumbent inspects in-process and final craft work for proper approvals and documents results as required in test and inspection plans developed by the Quality Department.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities)
  • Develops tests and inspection plans for areas of responsibility in accordance with internal quality requirements and contract specifications, including but not limited to NAVSEA Standard Items, U.S. Coast Guard Regulations, Classification Societies, and other applicable engineering standards.
  • Serves as liaison between supervision, crafts and regulatory agencies, as required.
  • Ensures that all preliminary inspection requirements have been satisfied and are accomplished in accordance with contract specifications prior to final inspection call outs to regulatory agencies.
  • Monitor craft work to ensure proper workmanship is in accordance with regulatory agencies, classification society, NAVSEA Standard Items, Vigor Industrial and acceptable shipbuilding practices as appropriate.
  • Ensures that all instrumentation and gauges used in testing procedures are properly calibrated in accordance with regulatory agencies and company calibration guidelines.
  • Informs Project Management, Quality Director, Operations Managers/Directors of all deficiencies requiring corrective action as outlined in the Quality Management System (QMS) to include Internal Deficiency Reports (IDR), Quality Deficiency Reports (QDR), and Non-conforming Services (NCS).
  • Establishes and maintains positive, cooperative working relationships with crafts, owner representatives, and regulatory agency officials.
  • Assists Managers, the Quality Director and supervisors in developing test memos and Process Control Procedures to Ensure that final forms and testing practices are in proper format and work scope formed.
  • Develops and assists in administering training to craft supervisors and test directors for applicable test and inspection requirements.
  • Ensures materials purchased and installed meet requirements of contract specifications by performing random checks.
  • Ensures all subcontractors’ qualifications meet requirements of regulatory agencies and contract specifications. Also ensures all subcontractor required quality assurance submittals are correct and fulfill requirements of the specifications.
  • Reviews and qualifies all Quality Assurance requirements imposed by outside agencies. Verifies that requirements do not impose higher levels of effort to accomplish then those required by contract specifications.
  • Coordinates with management and craft supervisors to ensure all personnel meet the minimum skill and ability along and possess the required certifications to accomplish the task assigned.
 
JOB SCOPE: 
  • Operates within the guidelines provided by applicable referenced Codes with regard to the respective discipline to which they are inspecting (i.e.: welding, electrical, coatings, etc.).
  • Position requires ability to assess and administer acceptance requirements based on pre-determined criteria.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Does not have any direct reports, however, may be responsible for supervising workers engaged in conducting tests and inspections in accordance with procedures.
 
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:  
  • Inspectors are required to coordinate with Project Managers, craft supervisors, and craft personnel, as well as Customer representatives and Regulatory (ABS/ USCG) inspectors.
  • For Navy programs, liaise with NAVSEA Ship Building Specialist (SBS)
 
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 
  • Knowledge of ship systems particularly, how they interact and construction/repair sequencing.
  • Knowledge of principles and practice of marine or class society surveying, vessel operations, or U.S. Coast Guard inspections. Understanding of engineering principles applicable to ship repair; crafts required in ship repair.
  • Knowledge of AWS D1.1 and ASME Sect IX welding codes.
  • Knowledge and working experience with NAVSEA Standard Items and navy vessels.
  • Experience with Navy 5xxx inspection criteria for aluminum structure.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction specifications, complex regulatory documents and contracts.
  • Skilled at conducting inspections and guide others in appropriate work process techniques, while mentoring others by modeling respectful behaviors, including interpreting and applying complex contracts in the inspection of work.
  • Ability to apply a systems approach to work planning and execution.
  • Effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse groups such as customers, vendors, labor representatives and officials at all levels.
  • Handle multiple priorities with independence and good judgment.
  • Effectively work in a complex multi-craft, union work environment; influence others to meet quality standard and skilled at conflict resolution.
  • Ability to use PC, including I-pads, and software applications such as MS Office and Database programs.
  • Ability to provide strong customer service and demonstrate adherence to customer requirements and satisfaction.
  • Able to identify approaches to maximize adherence to quality processes on an on-going basis.
  • Skill in setting high expectations and inspiring employees to meet the standards including use of computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
 
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
  • Current CWI or NDT Certifications (VT/UT/MT/PT) Level 2.
  • 1 – 5 years of experience in marine or industrial setting either in a shipyard, heavy construction, or industrial manufacturing environment.
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:  
CWI - AWS NDT Inspection Training - Welding inspector (L2 NDT certificates minimum for Structural Inspector in any of VT, MT, PT, UT disciplines)
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced shipyard with moderate to loud noise levels from production activity in the shipyard. Will be required to be in production areas in yard and onboard ships. Must be able to walk to and from job sites. Must be able to frequently climb inclined stairways and vertical ladders. Must be able to enter confined areas and tanks. May be required to work more than 8-hour shifts and weekend work. Must be able to frequently bend, squat, crawl and twist. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Local travel and out-of-town travel (including air travel) up to 5% of the time with notice.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While in production areas will be exposed to all weather conditions, noise, dusts and odors.
 
This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (i.e. US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.
Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.
 
Vigor Values
Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.
Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth
Responsibility: We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
Love: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in
At Vigor we offer a generous benefits package that includes: 
MedicalRXDentalVisionLifeAD&DLTDSTDEAPDiscretionary bonusTuition ReimbursementFSA (Medical, Childcare, Transportation)10 paid holidaysPTO401(k)
Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor’s Human Resources Department.
In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.