Position: (C) Naval Ship Test & Trials HM&E Engineer - 160254
Location: Panama City, Florida
Days: Monday thru Friday
Hours: Full Time - 40 Hours/Week + potential OT
Relocation Required: No
Relocation Allocation: No Salary: Negotiable based on experience
Contingent on contract approval. Company Background Investigation, US Citizenship, CAC and a secret security clearance is required for this position.
POSITION SUMMARY: TMMG is seeking a full-time Naval Ship Test & Trials HM&E Engineer to provide shipyard Test Director support during the construction of Naval ships in a shipyard environment. The Naval Ship Test & Trials HM&E Engineer will be responsible for maintaining build schedule for Naval ships to meet all HP&E milestone and key event requirements and all related support items to light off and test the systems in preparation for all trials events including Builder Dock Trials, Builders Sea Trials and Acceptance Trials. Candidate must be self-motivated, self-directed, self-managed and exhibited excellent verbal and written communication skills. Positions are located in US Gulf Coast/ Chesapeake VA.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Experienced marine engineer with professional experience operating, repairing, testing, and maintaining shipboard Hull, Machinery & Electrical (HM&E) equipment, components, and systems.
- Extensive hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and repairing shipboard systems including mechanical, piping, electrical, damage control, HVACR, and automation.
- Knowledge of latest marine equipment and system technologies.
- Recent shipyard experience with the ability to work in an industrial setting.
- Knowledge of applicable government and commercial shipbuilding regulations.
- Experience with operation and testing of shipboard equipment for regulatory bodies and other government agencies.
- Knowledge of test procedure development process and structure including edits and revisions.
- Experience with engaging OEM’s for technical support and parts acquisition in order to maintain schedule adherence.
- Ability to develop, coordinate, direct, and execute comprehensive test plans, integrated test activities and procedures of multiple disciplines.
- Capacity to evaluate problems relative to the impact on the overall test plan/ schedule and formulate mitigating action plans.
- Review and evaluate test results and prepare comprehensive system level evaluations to ensure system technical requirements and operational specifications have been achieved.
- Experience in training shipboard crew members and junior test engineers on all HM&E systems and their proper operation.
Education/Certification Requirements: • Experience in shipboard deck machinery and damage control systems

• Communication skills in briefing at all levels of the organization, and be able to work with and foster a strong team environment.
• Communication skills required for effective interface with management, ship constructor, vendors, and the customer on complex program and technical aspects and issues.
• Analytical skills to effectively track, manage, and status multiple technical items and issues
• 20+ years of marine engineering experience operating, repairing, testing, and maintaining shipboard Hull, Machinery & Electrical (HM&E) equipment, components, and system (desired but not required)
• Must meet DOT drug screening requirements
• Familiar with the development of work items, drawings, analysis, cost estimates, and technical reports for ship repair or related projects
• Company Background Investigation upon hire
• COVID vaccination dependent on customer's requirements
• Secret security clearance not required (desired but not required)
• Climb tall ladders, crawl tanks/bilges in confined spaces, inspect from aerial lifts, and work in adverse environments for long periods. Periodically lift-up to 50 pounds and be able to walk to/from job sites.

SKILLS:

• Ability to coordinate production, vendors, and outside agencies for required test and trials activities, both in yard and post-delivery if necessary.
• Ability to research design and implementation issues, read and translate ship drawings, and communicate implementation approaches and deficiencies.
• Sound knowledge and experience with USN regulatory body requirements, classification standards, marine engineering practices, specifications and rules for above areas.
• Ability to perform analysis and studies in depth, make professional presentations, and keep up with technical advancements in above areas.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills. [Prefer knowledge of how to use Visio, Auto CAD and/or Naviswork]
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have ability to conduct Shipboard Maintenance & Troubleshooting
• Must have ability to problem solve,
• Must be strong proponent of following issued Safety Procedures
• Must have strong Technical Aptitude and mathematical skills

Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person