Top-Level Engine Mariner Subject Matter Expert (Course Approval SME)
About The Position
One Federal Solution is seeking a Senior Marine Engineer to evaluate engineering training courses and programs for Coast Guard approval. The role applies engine room experience to assess whether maritime training meets the standards for future mariners. The work includes evaluating course curricula, training sites, instructors, learning objectives, practical-exercise time, student-to-instructor ratios, assessments, and instructor qualifications against applicable regulations and industry guidance. The role also makes recommendations to the Coast Guard and prepares approval-related correspondence and course certificates. Work is routed through peer and branch chief review, and the employee incorporates Government corrections. When working remotely, the employee coordinates course-folder movement and system status changes with NMC staff. The position focuses on top-level engine courses and programs, including Designated Duty Engineer (DDE), Management of Electrical & Electronic Control Equipment (MEECE), Engine Room Resource Management, QMED, OICEW-Diesel Engine, Auxiliary Machinery, High Voltage Safety, and IGF Code Operations. The position contributes to the Deck and Engine SME team's goal of at least 20 course approvals per month.
Requirements
- Hold or have held a USCG-issued Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Chief Engineer (Unlimited Horsepower) or First Assistant Engineer (Unlimited Horsepower) for Motor (Diesel), Steam, or Gas Turbine propulsion.
- Have at least five years of sailing experience on that credential, measured as elapsed calendar time.
- A current STCW certificate is not required.
- U.S. citizenship is preferred; non-U.S. citizens require a Government waiver to access DHS IT systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with more than one propulsion mode (Motor, Steam, and Gas Turbine) is highly preferred.
- Experience writing or developing maritime training courses.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate training course requests, curricula, training sites, and instructors for compliance with 46 CFR Parts 10, 11, and 12; NVIC 01-26; the Marine Safety Manual Volume III; and maritime industry best practice.
- Evaluate top-level engine courses and programs, including DDE, MEECE, Engine Room Resource Management, QMED, OICEW-Diesel Engine, Auxiliary Machinery, High Voltage Safety, and IGF Code Operations.
- Check learning objectives against regulations, NVICs, and IMO model courses, and confirm adequate time for practical exercises and appropriate student-to-instructor ratios.
- Review examination and assessment policies and final exams, and verify instructor qualifications, including credential checks in MMLD.
- Make recommendations to the Coast Guard and draft approval, Awaiting Information, modification, and correction letters, as well as course certificates.
- Route work through peer and branch chief review and incorporate Government corrections.
- Contribute to the Deck and Engine SME team's goal of at least 20 course approvals per month.
- When remote, coordinate course-folder movement and system status changes with NMC staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
