Port Engineer​/Vessel Lead

Amentum is seeking a Port Engineer/Small Vessel Lead to support the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) Mission on Andros Island, Bahamas
. AUTEC is a Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport's largest single team project, providing both deep and shallow water test and training environments.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance.

Note:

U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

• Maintain and document the execution of PM (Program Manager) requirements for each respective vessel.

• Maintain up-to-date documentation binders for each respective vessel on a monthly basis.

• Collect and maintain documentation for each respective vessel for the monthly lube oil consumption and run-time hours for all engines on each vessel.

• Help identify cause of failure, identify and order parts, work with vendor subject matter experts when needed, and provide hands on assistance to affect repairs when needed.

• Maintain reference and historical repair/parts ordering binders for each respective vessel.

• Work with the Senior Marine Engineer to identify, order and install new equipment systems on AUTEC vessels such as generator replacements, windlass replacements, hydraulic systems and components, MSD systems and components, Compressed Air Systems and components, etc. along with any other customer generated vessel upgrades.

• Order components as needed or consumed.

• Review status and need for on-hand critical spare inventories for all vessels.

• Spares to include critical engine parts, consumables such as filters, hoses, fittings, etc., as well as major components such as inhaul winches, hydraulic cylinders, engine controls, etc.

• Become familiar with all AUTEC vessels and master the working knowledge of the operation of all vessel systems as needed per Engineer check-out requirements.

• Be available to ride as Chief Engineer on all vessels.

• Manage the issuance of POs (purchase orders) to outside vendors to perform the annual certification testing and documentation for vessel safety systems on all AUTEC vessels. Specifically, manage the annual certifications for Lifeboats and Fire Suppression system Testing and certifications for each AUTEC vessel.

• Maintain a schedule status board of all Chief engineer vessels and assistants' assignments to manage and oversee time-off requests for vacations, sick time, training attendance, contact numbers, etc.

• Be available to work with the Harbor Master to identify and communicate vessel manning requirements based on testing requirements and on-the-fly adjustments in real time to address manning deficiencies/assignments as needed.

• Responsible for oversight of HSMSTs, (High Speed Maneuverable Surface Target) Snapper 7, Red Snapper, Dive Boat, Alamar 1, Alamar 2, and Boomerang. This fleet contains 15 outboard engines with associated systems and equipment.

• The Port Engineer/Small Vessel Lead will work with the marine outboard mechanic to keep these growing fleet in a state of mission readiness. This oversight responsibility will have wide ranging authority over the marine outboard mechanic, marine electrician, bosun mate, and machine shop in matters relating to the small vessel fleet.

• High School Diploma.

• Marine engineering license; 4000hp preferred.

• Minimum 3 years in marine engineering role.

• Working knowledge of marine vessel systems.

• Must be able to pass DoD physical and respirator fit test once on island.

• Must be able to reside in remote work location with limited medical facilities.

• Valid driver’s license and passport will be required.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance.
  
  Note:
  
  U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

• 4000 horsepower diesel engine USCG certification, certificates with shipboard electrical systems, HVAC, and multiple ship systems a plus.

• License in diesel engines preferred.

$46.00 - $50.00

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