Chief Engineer - Astrion

Chief Engineer

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Engineer for the M/V Independence, supporting the Navy Division.

The Chief Engineer ensures the vessel’s systems are maintained in a seaworthy, clean and safe manner. The Chief Engineer maintains all shipboard systems including, but not limited to propulsion, electrical, electronic, fuel, hydraulic, sanitation and potable water systems.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION:   Ventura, CA 

JOB STATUS: Full Time

TRAVEL: 50% (Even time rotation)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Graduate of a state or federal maritime academy, or U.S. Naval or Coast Guard Academy, as a Marine Engineer, or U.S. Naval schools or equivalent in propulsion; Machinist Mate; Engineman; Damage Control; Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; etc.

  A total of 5 years of experience as a licensed Chief Engineer aboard comparable or larger vessels may be substituted for the formal education requirement.

• Top Secret SCI eligibility; Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within 90 days. Current U.S. Citizenship Required
• Shall hold an open ocean license as chief engineer of inspected motor vessels powered by not less than 2500 HP diesel engines with a minimum of three years’ experience as Chief Engineer in that class.  

  Experience as a First Engineer unlimited HP will be considered in lieu of Chief limited.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engine department lead.
• Maintains equipment, spares and hazardous material inventories.
• Maintains vessel equipment, performing routine and preventative maintenance as well as corrective maintenance.
• Conducts fuel oil soundings and prepare fuel reports.
• Maintains records on all vessel systems.
• Operate machinery and engineering systems.
• Maintain and enforce shipboard safety programs.
• Assists in the purchasing and ordering from vendors.
• Assists in the preparation of corporate documents, contract deliverables and other paperwork as directed.
• Conduct fuel oil and engineering consumables transfers, loading and discharges.
• Coordinates engine department schedule.
• Trains and develops assistant engineers.

All other duties as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Kongsberg KPOS DP maintainer, DP vessel experience, experience with power management systems, experience with CAT propulsion and power generating diesel engines.  Prior experience operating, maintaining, and using hydraulic and electrohydraulic research vessel type deck equipment. 

Compensation and work schedule information: 

• Starting pay: $58.08-$64/hr*
• Even time, 3 weeks on/off OR 4 weeks on/off
  *depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

“Navy Division”

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Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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