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The Role
Evaluate maritime engineering training courses, sites, and instructors for compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations, policies, international standards, and industry practices. Draft technical recommendations and formal government responses, maintain quality and production targets of at least 20 course approvals monthly, and attend mandatory National Maritime Center training. The role requires a senior merchant mariner with a qualifying Chief Engineer or First Assistant Engineer credential and at least five years of sailing experience.
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Client/Agency: U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) / National Maritime Center (NMC) Job Title: Master Course Approval Subject Matter Expert (Top-Level Engine Mariner)
Description: Chimera Enterprises is seeking an experienced Master Course Approval Subject Matter Expert (Top-Level Engine Mariner) to support the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center (NMC) Mariner Credentialing Program. The successful candidate will provide highly specialized technical support services by evaluating mariner engineering training courses, training sites, and instructors to ensure conformance with national regulations and international standards.
Mission: To ensure the safety, security, and essential operations of the Marine Transportation System (MTS) by rigorously evaluating and approving advanced engineering mariner training courses, ensuring they meet statutory, regulatory, and USCG policy requirements.
Clearance Level Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable security screening/USCG Suitability (requires access to unclassified but Security Sensitive Information).
JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Description: Chimera Enterprises is seeking an experienced Master Course Approval Subject Matter Expert (Top-Level Engine Mariner) to support the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center (NMC) Mariner Credentialing Program. The successful candidate will provide highly specialized technical support services by evaluating mariner engineering training courses, training sites, and instructors to ensure conformance with national regulations and international standards.
Mission: To ensure the safety, security, and essential operations of the Marine Transportation System (MTS) by rigorously evaluating and approving advanced engineering mariner training courses, ensuring they meet statutory, regulatory, and USCG policy requirements.
Clearance Level Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable security screening/USCG Suitability (requires access to unclassified but Security Sensitive Information).
JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Evaluate maritime engineering training provider courses—including curricula, training sites, and instructors—for conformance to 46 CFR Parts 10, 11, and 12, Coast Guard Policy (including NVIC 01-26), the Marine Safety Manual (MSM) Volume III, and best maritime industry practices.
- Formulate recommendations for the Coast Guard and draft formal responses, incorporating any updates or corrections required during government reviews.
- Maintain a high volume of quality evaluations
- Participate in a mandatory two-week training and/or orientation at the National Maritime Center (NMC) located in Martinsburg, WV, as well as any additional onsite training requested by the government.
- Advanced understanding of maritime engineering regulations, Coast Guard policies, and international merchant mariner standards.
- Exceptional written communication skills to draft official correspondence and detailed technical recommendations for government review.
- Strong analytical skills to assess complex engineering training materials and technical documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Ability to work independently while meeting stringent monthly production and quality metrics.
- (Preferred) Experience in writing, developing, or designing maritime training courses.
- Credential Requirement: Must hold or have previously held a U.S. Coast Guard-issued Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsed as Chief Engineer OR First Assistant Engineer of vessels of any horsepower for Motor, Steam, or Gas Turbine propulsion.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience sailing on the required credential.
- Certifications: A valid STCW certificate is not required for this role.
Skills Required
- Must hold or have previously held a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Chief Engineer or First Assistant Engineer for vessels of any horsepower, with Motor, Steam, or Gas Turbine propulsion.
- At least five years of sailing experience on the required credential.
- Advanced understanding of maritime engineering regulations, Coast Guard policies, and international merchant mariner standards.
- Exceptional written communication skills for official correspondence and technical recommendations.
- Strong analytical skills for evaluating complex engineering training materials and technical documentation.
- Ability to work independently while meeting stringent monthly production and quality metrics.
- Experience writing, developing, or designing maritime training courses.
- Ability to obtain and maintain favorable USCG suitability/security screening.
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The Company
What We Do
Chimera Enterprises International (Chimera) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing research, technical, intelligence, analysis, training, exercise, and logistics services. Chimera’s focus areas are the Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED); Counter Threat Network (CTN); Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD); Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE); and Biometrics problem sets.
