USCG Chief Engineer – Project Lead (8 weeks)

Bluepoint Engineering LLC.; United States; Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Bluepoint Engineering is seeking a USCG Licensed Chief Engineer to lead, manage, and oversee teams of licensed Marine Engineers executing complex vessel repairs and shipyard availabilities.

In this leadership role, you will serve as the technical authority and project lead on major awarded contracts, planning, executing, and pivoting across multi-disciplinary scopes including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and structural systems—while ensuring strict adherence to USCG regulations, ABS

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering from an accredited Maritime Academy.
• 10+ years of sea-going and port engineering/shipyard repair experience managing multidisciplinary crews.
• USCG Licensed Chief Engineer credentials and related certifications preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead on-site teams of licensed Marine Engineers to execute marine and industrial repair projects on time and within budget.
• Plan and manage complex work items across propulsion, high-voltage equipment, hydraulics, and heavy rigging.
• Direct onboard safety protocols and ensure compliance with ABS and USCG standards.
• Interface with vessel owners, port engineers, regulatory inspectors, and shipyard management as the primary technical contact.
• Utilize hands-on sea-going experience to troubleshoot emergency repairs and adapt plans.

Connaissances

Marine systems expertise

Project management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Formation

BSME (Maritime Engineering)

Description du poste

In this leadership role, you will serve as the technical authority and project lead on major awarded contracts. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and pivoting across multi-disciplinary scopes.

POSITION TITLE:

USCG Chief Engineer - Operations Leader

LOCATION:

East Coast, USA / (Shipyard & Site Operations)

POSITION TYPE:

Part-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Bluepoint Engineering is seeking a USCG Licensed Chief Engineer to lead, manage, and oversee teams of licensed Marine Engineers executing complex vessel repairs and shipyard availabilities.

In this leadership role, you will serve as the technical authority and project lead on major awarded contracts. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and pivoting across multi-disciplinary scopes - including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and structural systems - while ensuring strict adherence to USCG regulations, ABS standards, and shipboard safety protocols.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational Leadership: Lead teams of degree-holding, USCG-licensed Marine Engineers on-site to execute awarded marine and industrial repair projects on time and within budget.
• Technical & Project Management: Plan and manage complex work items across propulsion plants, auxiliary machinery, high-voltage equipment, HP hydraulics, and heavy rigging.
• Safety & Regulatory Authority: Direct onboard safety protocols in coordination with Competent Persons (CP) and Marine Chemists. Maintain compliance with ABS regulatory requirements and USCG standards.
• Client & Yard Interface: Act as the primary technical point of contact for vessel owners, port engineers, regulatory inspectors, and shipyard management during major availabilities.
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Leverage deep sea-going experience to resolve critical emergency repairs, conduct root-cause analyses, and adapt project plans to changing shipboard conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSME) from an accredited Maritime Academy.
• Experience: 10+ years of combined sea-going and port engineering/shipyard repair experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering crews.
• Credentials:
  • Valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
  • Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and Medical Certificate.
  • Valid U.S. Passport.
  • Advanced certifications in firefighting, hazmat handling, and confined space operations.
• Skills: Expert knowledge of marine diesel/steam systems, electrical distribution, hydraulic troubleshooting, and project management.

WORK DURATION & DETAILS

• Duration: 8 weeks
• Location: East Coast shipyard facilities