Lead Mechanical Engineer

DutiesYou will serve as the MSC on-site authority during select inspections, tests and trials including Factory Acceptance Tests, Ship Acceptance Tests and other tests required under the contract to ensure MSC interests are being addressed.You will identify and provide formal recommendations to the Program Manager for resolving design, construction, logistics and life cycle issues.You will coordinate select aspects of vessel crew turnovers including logistics support, vessel familiarization and pre-delivery training for the prospective MSC crew and port engineering/operations/supply staff.You will distribute and balance workload among team members in accordance with the Project Officer's instructions regarding work priorities, methods, desired outcomes, deadlines, quality, and established work flow.You will coach team members and provide advice regarding work methods, practices and procedures, and assist in identifying the parameters of viable solutions.You will have knowledge of commercial shipyard production procedures including progression, planning, and construction techniques.You will have knowledge of procedures related to government contracts and the ability to apply new developments to problems not readily treatable by accepted methods.You will have knowledge of ships equipment and systems operation to review and evaluate work of marine engineers and surveyors.You will apply knowledge of contract administration and negotiating methods necessary for the oversight of ship construction, modification, and conversion programs.