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Employment/Recruitment  wwwMaritimeJobs.comMay 2012www.marinelink.com 59Port EngineerJob Location: USA, Everett, WA The U.S. Navy is currently seeking qualified marine engi- neers to serve as Port Engineers for ships in theirSurface Fleet. Navy Port Engineers act as the owner?s representative and serve as the subject matter expert on ship?s systems/equipment and are intimately familiar with the operational and maintenance requirements of their assigned ships to ensure their mission readiness. They are active participants on a Maintenance Team responsi- ble for one or two ships and serve as the CommandingOfficer?s primary representative for all off ship mainte- nance and modernization. As their assigned ship?s life cycle manager, the Port Engineer is expected to be the most knowledgeable person on the material condition oftheir ships and are responsible for ensuring their ships safely meet their expected service life. Port Engineers engage with senior Navy leadership, government pro- gram offices, sailors in the fleet, and shipyard contrac- tors so effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Travel is minimal and all shipyard availabili- ties are conducted in the home port. All Port Engineers are encouraged to visit their ships during deployment in order to plan work packages and to get underway with them as their schedule permits. Candidates must havethe following qualifications: possess and maintainSECRET government clearance, bachelor?s degree in Engineering, minimum USCG Third Assistant Engineer License, and at least 5 years of sailing experience in themerchant marine or Navy. Prior Port Engineer experi- ence, involvement with ship repair industry, and knowl- edge of the Navy?s current maintenance practices is desirable. Candidates must be physically able to enterconfined space (i.e. tanks and voids), climb ladders,and masts aboard their assigned ships while in port or at sea in order to validate maintenance requirements. Tamela Mickens Camber Corporation6992 Columbia Gateway Dr. Suite 150Columbia MD 21046 USAPhone: 443-896-0219Fax: 410-872-1029Email: [email protected] CLASS MR May 2012:CLASS MR Aug. 2010.qxd 5/7/2012 3:28 PM Page 59