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Marine Gas Turbine Inspector

Norfolk, VA · On-site

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Marine Gas Turbine Inspector

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$38 - $43/hr

... provide full-time contractor support for Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) in ... Log out-of-specification readings and observe system operations by ship's force to evaluate ...

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Marine Engineer - SMART Inspector

The McHenry Management Group, Inc

Chesapeake, VA • On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year
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).
Salary Description
$90,000 - $100,000.00

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