Afloat Engineering Technician — Shipboard Install & Training

Emprise Corporation; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Emprise Corporation in Chesapeake, VA, seeks Engineering Technicians to join the Marine Engineering Support Team. The role involves pier-side SAMM software installation, remote diagnostics, and shipboard training across vessels, with travel up to 50% and a requirement to obtain a DoD security clearance.

You're expected to coordinate with service centers, assist in training materials, and uphold safety and quality standards while supporting both government and commercial clients.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance.
• Onboard ships while underway but usually pier side.
• Experience with software installation and configuring systems on vessels.

Responsibilities

• Visit vessels pier side to perform SAMM software installation and configuration
• Request support from technical service centers when onsite procedures fail to solve installation or maintenance problems
• Diagnose and resolve software configuration problems in remote locations
• Assist in developing and updating training material and guides
• Provide one-on-one shipboard training on programs and systems being installed
• Respond to help calls
• Adhere to all safety and quality policies
• Any additional duties assigned to help assist in other departments

Skills

Computers & networks

Microsoft Windows OS

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or Technical Training

Undergraduate level education in IT or Marine Engineering (advantage)

Tools

Software installation experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

Emprise Corporation in Chesapeake, VA, seeks Engineering Technicians to join the Marine Engineering Support Team. The role involves pier-side SAMM software installation, remote diagnostics, and shipboard training across vessels, with travel up to 50% and a requirement to obtain a DoD security clearance.

You're expected to coordinate with service centers, assist in training materials, and uphold safety and quality standards while supporting both government and commercial clients.