Marine Engineering Lead — Predictive Maintenance & Safe Voyages

Emprise Corporation; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Emprise Corporation is seeking Senior Marine Engineers to coordinate and oversee maintenance, repair, and safe operations of all engineering needs for assigned vessels and equipment.

The role requires leading maintenance plans, cost estimation, root‑cause analysis, and collaboration with shipboard teams to ensure regulatory compliance and safe voyages. Strong communication and MS Office proficiency are essential, with travel up to 10% expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 4 years of experience aboard oceangoing ships of not less than 4,000 HP as Chief Engineer or First Assistant Engineer.
• Experience with classification or flag-state authority and vessel regulatory compliance.
• Must be highly organized with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance, repair, and safe operations for assigned vessels and equipment.
• Plan and estimate costs for maintenance, repairs, surveys, and equipment upgrades.
• Direct root‑cause analysis of shipboard equipment and systems failures and develop post‑availability reports.
• Attend ship inspections and assessments to determine ship material condition and develop action plans.
• Serve as consultant to Shipboard Management Team and lifecycle management of vessels.
• Develop work specifications for voyages, emergency and regular repairs.
• Oversee all aspects of drydocking and associated surveys.
• Provide senior counsel to vessel Master and Chief Engineer for safe missions and voyages.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Emprise Corporation is seeking Senior Marine Engineers to coordinate and oversee maintenance, repair, and safe operations of all engineering needs for assigned vessels and equipment.

The role requires leading maintenance plans, cost estimation, root‑cause analysis, and collaboration with shipboard teams to ensure regulatory compliance and safe voyages. Strong communication and MS Office proficiency are essential, with travel up to 10% expected.