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T-Solutions, Inc. · 1 month ago

Port Engineer

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$119K/yr - $136K/yr

4+ years exp

T-Solutions, Inc. is a woman-owned, veteran-owned business specializing in global services and innovative solutions in government contracting. They are seeking a Port Engineer to ensure the operational readiness of ships by managing maintenance teams and validating shipboard conditions.

AutomotiveGovernmentLogisticsSoftware

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manages an online database for all jobs

Validates work requests, assigns preliminary estimates and plans prioritized work packages within budget and time constraints for TYCOM approval

Review work specifications, coordinate schedules with repair activities, oversee repairs, and provide input for all maintenance funding decisions

Meets daily with the ships’ crew, department heads, and commanding officers

Reviews implementation, challenges, opportunities, and resources relating to the Consolidated Ship’s Maintenance Plan

Recommend suggestions and edits to the Ship’s Force if the current content does not provide accurate or complete information to determine the location

Provides risk assessment and prioritization to the vessel’s commanding officer using the approved TYCOM format for all on- and off-ship maintenance requirements

Attends weekly status meetings and provides requested information to support maintenance planning and correction maintenance recommendations

Attends ship maintenance, repair, and assessment events to answer real-time questions surrounding logistics, maintenance scope, funding shortfalls, budgetary constraints and mission impacts

Develop agendas and present details on the Planning Board for Maintenance and deconflict planned and unplanned operational, schedule, and work integration issues

Performs a weekly review and ship check, to include applicable personal observations and discussions of all assessments and planned requirements

Review the entire maintenance process

Provide an annual prioritized list for all off-ship maintenance requirements for developing the Maintenance and Modernization Business Plan

Develop recommendations for authorized work packages within TYCOM's established funding controls

Provide a business case analysis in the prescribed TYCOM format when recommending changes to the business plan

Provide funding shift recommendations for efficient execution of availabilities

Possesses the necessary knowledge to adhere to contractual requirements for our government clients

Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established company policies to achieve the overall objectives of this position

Qualification

USCG Merchant Marine LicenseMechanical Engineering DegreeShip Maintenance ExperienceDoD Secret Security ClearanceProject Management ExperienceRisk AssessmentTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Marine Third Assistant Engineer (unlimited) or higher with a minimum of two years sea time as a USCG licensed merchant marine engineer. License may be active or inactive at time of hire

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or an equivalent marine engineering degree

Knowledge of and recent experience in commercial maritime, U.S. Navy (USN), USCG, Military Sealift Command (MSC), or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ship maintenance and repair

Combined recent professional maritime experience greater than or equal to five years

USN or USCG Officer (03 or higher), Limited Duty Officer (LDO) or Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) with a minimum of two sea tours or combination of tours as Chief Engineer (CHENG), and/or Main Propulsion Assistant (MPA). CVN or LHA/LHD Auxiliaries Officer (AUXO) may be combined with CHENG or MPA sea tour

Minimum of four years recent experience in commercial maritime, USN, USCG, MSC, or NOAA ship maintenance and repair. May include time on a Navy Regional Maintenance Center (RMC) or TYCOM engineering staff engaged in ship maintenance and repair

USCG Merchant Marine Third Assistant Engineer (unlimited) or higher. License may be active or inactive at time of hire. In lieu of sea time as a USCG licensed merchant marine engineer, a minimum of five years recent experience in a project management position for commercial maritime, USN, USCG, MSC, or NOAA ship maintenance and repair

Minimum eight years in a project management position for commercial maritime, USN, USCG, MSC, or NOAA ship maintenance and repair

Active DoD Secret security clearance is highly desired; however, candidates eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance will be considered

Must be a U.S. citizen

Must possess a valid Driver's License

Must have reliable transportation to and from various work locations

Must have a valid passport or the ability to obtain a passport

Must maintain the capability to communicate with their supervisor or manager when not in the office. This includes using your equipment and services for business-related purposes

Ability to traverse stairs, fixed ladders, and ladder wells frequently while walking ships daily

Wherewithal to spend several consecutive days at sea while underway as needed

Capable of sitting for long periods, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling

Reaching, handling, using equipment, keyboards, and mobile devices

Lifting boxes (files and supplies) up to 20 lbs