Description

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Conduct field investigations and perform failure/accident analysis on incidents involving all types of vessels and mechanical equipment within the maritime industries including:
  • Boatlifts
  • Fire Suppression Systems
  • Human Factors (ergonomics, fatigue, or similar)
  • Liquid and Gas Fuel Systems and Related Fires/Explosions
  • General Machinery & Piping Systems
  • Doors/gates
  • Seaworthiness
  • Lifesaving Systems
  • Walkway safety including evaluation for slip resistance (tribometry)
  • Vessel stability, sinking, damage & hull integrity
  • Vessel Control Systems (steering, stabilizers, thrusters, etc.)
  • Vessel Propulsion Systems
  • Vessel System Automation
  • Vessel Boarding apparatus and gangways
• Conduct recreational and commercial vessel accident reconstruction and mechanical/electrical failure analysis
• Knowledgeable in US and International Vessel Safety and Pollution Prevention Standards (i.e. CFR, MARPOL, SOLAS)
• Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen’s terms, both verbally and in writing
• Conduct unbiased investigations for various types of clients
• Support conclusions by appropriate testimony in legal proceedings
• Responsible for retention and development of client relations
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies
   

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of B.S. in Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field
• Minimum of ten years of maritime related engineering experience
• P.E. Registration or ability to obtain quickly
• Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback
• Strong writing skills
• U.S.C.G Chief Engineer License for Steam, Gas Turbine and Motor Vessels Any Horsepower a plus
• U.S.C.G. Marine Safety Inspection and/or Investigation qualifications a plus
• Failure analysis experience a plus
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel 25% of the time
• Ability to maneuver in and around vessels and other mechanical equipment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to drive/travel to site locations in all conditions
• Ability to travel by airline
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site
   

Benefits:

• Extensive forensic training
• Medical coverage
• Dental & vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Company-paid STD, LTD and life insurance
• Bonus Program

Requirements

See above