Senior Maritime Training Specialist Engineering

Harkcon Inc; Martinsburg (WV); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Harkcon, Inc. seeks a Senior Maritime Training Specialist to evaluate engineering curricula and competency assessments for Government review. The role leverages shipboard experience to assess content, align with maritime regulations, and generate formal findings.

Requirements include a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (Chief Engineer or 1st Assistant), 5+ years sailing, strong written English, and ability to work remotely within the United States with a two-week WV orientation.

Qualifications

• Hold or have held a U.S. Coast Guard-issued Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Chief Engineer or First Assistant Engineer.
• At least five years of experience sailing on the qualifying credential.
• Ability to assess marine engineering training materials and communicate technical findings in clear written English.
• Availability for an initial two-week onsite orientation in West Virginia and additional onsite training as required.
• Ability to coordinate during Eastern Time business hours and work effectively from a remote location.
• Ability to meet applicable customer screening, facility access, information protection, and system access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering course content, learning objectives, assessments, instructor qualifications, and training-site documentation.
• Evaluate alignment with applicable maritime regulations, policy, and industry practice.
• Develop written findings and recommended corrections for Government review.
• Address technical review comments and maintain accurate records while meeting quality and workload expectations.

Skills

Coast Guard credential

5+ years sailing experience

Written English proficiency

Remote work capability

Eastern Time coordination

Education

Merchant Mariner Credential (USCG)

Job description

Senior Maritime Training Specialist Engineering

Full Time Martinsburg or Remote, WV, US

Harkcon, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business supporting federal missions.

We are seeking a Senior Marine Engineering Profesional to evaluate technical training curricula. Use your shipboard experience to assess engineering instruction, supporting materials, and competency assessments.

Location: Position is remote within the United States.

*** This position is contingent upon award of a contract to Harkcon***

Key Responsibilities

• Review engineering course content, learning objectives, assessments, instructor qualifications, and training-site documentation.
• Evaluate alignment with applicable maritime regulations, policy, and industry practice.
• Develop written findings and recommended corrections for Government review.
• Address technical review comments and maintain accurate records while meeting quality and workload expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Hold or have held a U.S. Coast Guard-issued Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Chief Engineer or First Assistant Engineer of vessels of any horsepower for Motor (Diesel), Steam, or Gas Turbine propulsion.
• At least five years of experience sailing on the qualifying credential.
• Ability to assess marine engineering training materials and communicate technical findings in clear written English.
• Availability for an initial two-week onsite orientation in West Virginia and additional onsite training as required.
• Ability to coordinate during Eastern Time business hours and work effectively from a remote location.
• Ability to meet applicable customer screening, facility access, information protection, and system access requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple propulsion modes.
• Experience writing, developing, teaching, or evaluating maritime training courses.

Additional Information

• This is anticipated to be a full-time position.
• Position is remote within the United States.
• Required training travel is expected.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harkcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.