Naval/Marine Engineer IV

The Sustainment Engineer exercises technical leadership, management and oversight of maintenance and operations of all submarine rescue systems and supporting equipment.  The Sustainment Engineer will also serve in a direct operational / watchstanding role embarked on working vessels during at sea operations.

• Provide technical oversight of all submarine rescue systems and supporting equipment.  

• Support and instill a safety culture in compliance with Oceaneering’s Life Safety Rules and HSE program. 

• Provide regular formal and informal technical liaison with Naval Systems Command, Planning Yard, URC staff and American Bureau of Shipping engineers and surveyors.

• Develop and propose field changes, including hazard analysis, design review and technical guidance as necessary for all submarine rescue systems and supporting equipment.

• Propose improvements to operational and maintenance processes involved with submarine rescue systems.

• Provide oversight of new system integration and certification.

• Coordinate, approve and provide oversight of long-term maintenance and testing plans of submarine rescue systems and supporting equipment.

• Rapidly research and develop solutions to repair critical equipment in at sea environments that present unforeseen challenges.

• Encourage active communication within the SROMC OTECH team and between OTECH SRS Engineering, the staffs of URC, fleet activities and Naval Sea Systems Command activities, including the Planning Yard.  Promote the exchange of technical knowledge and lessons learned.

• Keep abreast of new scientific methods and developments affecting the international submarine rescue community.  Make recommendations concerning needed changes. 

• Actively support new business development in international markets.

• Liaison with individuals and other organizations outside the company and act independently on technical matters pertaining to submarine rescue systems, procedures and supporting equipment.

• Take an active leadership role in cost estimating, technical approach definition, and input to baseline schedules.

• Significant travel and at sea operations will be required.

REQUIRED

• An accredited college graduate engineer with a Bachelor of Science in engineering specialty.

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible engineering experience in relatable fields.

• Possess and apply advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practices in marine related engineering fields.

• Possesses a broad knowledge of the technical issues relevant to submarine rescue systems and related equipment.

• Demonstrates well-developed leadership qualities.

• Demonstrated writing and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work as a team member ashore and afloat aboard working vessels.

• Extensive travel and the ability to work away from home for periods up to 45 days.

• A current SECRET clearance or the ability and desire to obtain a SECRET clearance depending on the project or operation supported.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

DESIRED

• Designation as a Professional Engineer and/or master’s degree in engineering.

• Complete knowledge of Microsoft Office products

• Familiarization with drafting programs such as AUTOCAD

• Working knowledge of American Bureau of Shipping rules.

• Working knowledge of NAVSEA certification programs for both Deep Submergence Systems and Diving & Manned Hyperbaric Systems.

• Proficiency with a variety of field concepts, practices, procedures and equipment operations such as GPS, Side Scan Sonars, ROV and Launch and Recovery and Hyperbaric systems.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to analyze situations accurately, utilizing a variety of analytical techniques in order to make well informed decisions.

• Be familiar with standard US Navy decision making processes and be able to proficiently work within that framework.

• Working knowledge of American Bureau of Shipping rules.

• Ability to build and strengthen teams.

• Knowledge of research and data gathering methods.

• Skill to read and comprehend job related materials, drawings and documents.

• Skill to gather, analyze and interpret data.

• Develop new approaches, techniques, methods, or technologies.

• Work cooperatively with others to produce innovative solutions.

• Knowledge of confidentiality rules, procedures, and information exchange agreements to protect information..

• Treat others fairly and with respect.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

• Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge or skills for work.

• Master new technical and organizational concepts and information.

• Take advantage of professional development opportunities.

• Ability to act independently.

• Exhibit a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and accomplishing work.

• Maintain commitment to goals, in the face of obstacles and frustrations.

• Work effectively under pressure.

• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.

• Prepare for meetings and presentations.

• Review and check the accuracy of information in work reports.

• Express ideas clearly and concisely in writing.

• Organize written ideas clearly. Tailors written communications to effectively reach an audience.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

The hourly range for this position is $57.02 - $85.48