Marine Engineer (Chief Engineer)

CARDINAL POINT CAPTAINS INC • GU

79d • $80 - $100

About The Position

We are looking for a qualified senior Marine Engineer with a Merchant Mariner Credential endorsement to help us support the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) Detachment Far East at Naval Base Guam. The PMRF Detachment Far East at Guam provides mobile missile and torpedo range services in the Western Pacific 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 Marine Engineer reports to the vessel Captain while underway, and to the Project Manager while in port.

Requirements

• Valid U.S. Coast Guard MMC with an appropriate endorsement for vessels up to 4,000 horsepower.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in the maritime industry as a qualified 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $80.00 – 100.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• Premium pay for candidates residing long-term in Guam.
• Reimbursement for lodging, car, and flights for candidates on a 3-month rotation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior