Maritime Chief Engineer & Instructor: Mentors & Leads

Management & Training Corporation; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan (7% of annual gross)

Employer-paid benefits for employee &+

Vacation days: 30 per year

Sick days: 16 per year

Union 401K - no match

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation in Astoria, Oregon seeks a Maritime Chief Engineer Instructor to deliver USCG-aligned curriculum, lead shipboard training, and mentor students. You will serve as Chief Engineer on Tongue Point Job Corps Center vessels (Ironwood and Columbia) during underway sessions 1-2 times per week, ensuring safety and performance.

The role requires extensive sea experience, STCW and unlimited Chief Engineer credentials, and a strong teaching background.

Qualifications

• Chief Engineer unlimited license valid nationally or internationally.
• STCW certification with advanced safety and firefighting.
• Sea experience in progressively responsible engineering roles.
• Knowledge of maritime regulations for training vessels.
• Medical fitness certificate for duty at sea.
• Teaching or training certification (USCG Train the Trainer).
• First Aid and CPR certification suitable for maritime contexts.
• Union membership is required for health and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum and design lessons aligned to USCG curriculum.
• Teach classes, lead practical exercises, supervise hands-on training.
• Act as Chief Engineer on Tongue Point training vessels during underway sessions.
• Mentor engineering students and ensure curriculum adherence.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback.
• Oversee lab equipment, simulators, and workshop safety.
• Ensure compliance with maritime safety standards and regulations.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and industry engagement.
• Engage with maritime stakeholders to align training with job opportunities.
• Manage scheduling, records, and reporting per regulatory bodies.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Curriculum design

Safety awareness

Education

Marine Engineering Degree

USCG Train the Trainer Certification

Job description

Management & Training Corporation in Astoria, Oregon seeks a Maritime Chief Engineer Instructor to deliver USCG-aligned curriculum, lead shipboard training, and mentor students. You will serve as Chief Engineer on Tongue Point Job Corps Center vessels (Ironwood and Columbia) during underway sessions 1-2 times per week, ensuring safety and performance.

The role requires extensive sea experience, STCW and unlimited Chief Engineer credentials, and a strong teaching background.