Senior Mariner Engineer & Credentialing SME

VMD Corp; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions in Martinsburg, West Virginia is seeking a Top-Level Engineer Mariner Subject Matter Expert to support credential evaluations and training course reviews for thousands of mariners annually. You will assess engineering credentials, review submission materials, and draft formal findings to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The role requires depth in maritime propulsion and engineering operations, with responsibilities to maintain documentation, coordinate with NMC

Qualifications

• Hold or have held a 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
• Hold or have held a U.S. Coast Guard-issued MMC endorsed as First Assistant Engineer of vessels of any horsepower (Unlimited Horsepower) for Motor (Diesel), Steam, or Gas Turbine propulsion, with at least five (5) years of experience sailing on that credential.
• A current STCW certificate is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level marine engineering expertise to evaluate engineering credentials, professional qualifications, and course approval submissions.
• Review engineer-related application materials and determine conformity with applicable credentialing requirements.
• Evaluate technical training content relating to marine propulsion and engineering operations; draft findings and course approval correspondence.
• Document discrepancies and recommendations and support accurate, timely credential application processing.
• Support screening, evaluation, and processing of Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) applications, including technical review of relevant supporting records.
• Assist with safety and suitability evaluation workflows within assigned authority and established NMC procedures.
• Review maritime training course approval requests for conformity with applicable regulatory requirements and draft clear, accurate responses.
• Coordinate with NMC personnel, maintain complete evaluation documentation, and meet established quality and turnaround expectations.

Skills

Maritime engineering

MMC credential knowledge

Technical review

Credential evaluation

Job description

Xcelerate Solutions in Martinsburg, West Virginia is seeking a Top-Level Engineer Mariner Subject Matter Expert to support credential evaluations and training course reviews for thousands of mariners annually. You will assess engineering credentials, review submission materials, and draft formal findings to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The role requires depth in maritime propulsion and engineering operations, with responsibilities to maintain documentation, coordinate with NMC