Master Course Approval SME (Top-Level Engine Mariner)

People, Technology & Processes; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes in Martinsburg, West Virginia seeks a Master Course Approval SME (Top-Level Engine Mariner) to serve as the top-level engine subject matter expert supporting the National Maritime Center Mariner Credentialing Program. You will review mariner training course requests and draft responses for course approvals ensuring conformance with regulatory requirements.

The role requires senior mariner engineering expertise across propulsion modes, with a MMC endorsement as

Qualifications

• Senior engine subject matter expertise for evaluating mariner training courses.
• Ability to review course requests for regulatory conformance and draft approvals.
• Experience applying propulsion knowledge to credentialing matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft responses for mariner training course approvals.
• Provide top-level engine SME review and evaluation of courses.
• Support technical services to meet National Maritime Center mission.

Skills

Top-level engine SME

Mariner credentialing expertise

Regulatory compliance review

Propulsion modes evaluation

Education

Coast Guard MMC endorsements (Chief Engineer or First Assistant Engineer)

Job description

Position Title: Master Course Approval SME (Top-Level Engine Mariner)Location: Martinsburg, WVClearance required: Unclassified (no personnel security clearance required)Scope of Work: Serves as the top-level engine subject matter expert supporting the National Maritime Center Mariner Credentialing Program. Reviews mariner training course requests and drafts appropriate responses for course approvals regarding the conformance of course requests to regulatory requirements. Applies senior engineering mariner expertise across propulsion modes to the evaluation of course content and mariner credentialing matters.Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Draft appropriate responses for mariner training course approvals regarding the conformance of course requests to regulatory requirements.Provide top-level engine subject matter expertise to the review and evaluation of mariner training courses.Support the full range of technical services required to meet the mission needs of the National Maritime Center.Must hold or have held, at a minimum, a valid U.S. Coast Guard-issued MMC endorsed as Chief Engineer of vessels of any horsepower (Unlimited Horsepower) for Motor (Diesel), Steam, or Gas Turbine propulsion, OR a USCG-issued MMC endorsed as First Assistant Engineer of vessels of any horsepower (Unlimited Horsepower) for Motor (Diesel), Steam, or Gas Turbine propulsion.Minimum of 5 years' experience sailing on that credential.Preferred (not required): Experience with multiple or all propulsion modes (Motor, Steam, and Gas Turbine); experience in writing or developing training courses.A valid STCW certificate is not required for this position.