Assistant Port Engineer - Government Vessel

Talentsearchpro
Houston, TX
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

Support major U.S. Government vessel operations from Houston, working on maintenance, repairs, and major overhauls of U.S. Government-owned vessels. Gain exposure to global marine operations, shipyards, and complex government and military projects.

What You Will Do

Support maintenance, repairs, and vessel overhauls, monitor and analyze ship performance, assist with shipyard dry-docking and other marine engineering projects, and support regulatory compliance and vessel management.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Work supporting MARAD, Navy, and MSC operations, exposure to RORO, sealift, heavy-lift, and special-mission vessels, and work within a safety and quality-focused environment guided by ISO/ISM standards.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of experience in the U.S. commercial or government maritime industry in a shore-side or shipboard engineering role
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain a government-issued security clearance
  • Qualifying Port Engineer, shipboard engineering, or combined education and experience that demonstrates the ability to manage complex vessel repair and overhaul projects
  • A USCG 2nd Assistant Engineer license or higher is preferred

Benefits

  • $100,000–$120,000/year
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