Amentum
PortEngineer/SmallVesselLead
“Port Engineer/Small Vessel Lead at Amentum. Skills: Port Engineering, Small Vessel Lead, Marine Engineering, Vessel Systems Management, Maintenance and Repair Oversight. 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”
What You'll Achieve.
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; Ensure mission readiness for the small vessel fleet
Industry & Context.
identify cause of failure; identify and order parts; affect repairs; identify and install new equipment systems; address manning deficiencies/assignments
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U. S. Government Clearance, U. S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance, 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, Valid passport, Be available to ride as Chief Engineer on all vessels
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma, 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, U. S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance
Nice to Have
Marine engineering 4000hp preferred, 4000 horsepower diesel engine USCG certification, certificates with shipboard electrical systems, HVAC, multiple ship systems a plus, License in diesel engines preferred
What You'll Do.
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
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
Maintain a schedule status board of all Chief engineer vessels and assistants' assignments to manage and oversee time-off requests for vacations
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
Work with the marine outboard mechanic to keep these growing fleet in a state of mission readiness
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with the Senior Marine Engineer; Work with vendor subject matter experts; Work with the Harbor Master; Work with the marine outboard mechanic
Process & Methodology
Manage the issuance of POs (purchase orders), Manage and oversee time-off requests, Manage and oversee training attendance, Manage and oversee contact numbers, Manage and oversee manning requirements, Manage and oversee on-the-fly adjustments, Manage and oversee manning deficiencies/assignments
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