MSV Naval Architect - Competitive base salary and benefits

About U. S. Marine Management Position Description

A key player in the maritime industry, USMMI expertly manages a diverse fleet of ships. Our expertise implementing maritime contracts, makes us a pivotal force in global commerce and government operations, notably with the U.S. Military Sealift Command and the U.S. Maritime Administration's Tanker Security Program (TSP).

As a Jones Act qualified company, we adhere to the highest U.S. shipping standards. USMMI also operate a variety of non-Jones Act qualified ships. Our specialized capabilities in ship design, project management, and conversion allow us to provide tailored and innovative solutions that address the dynamic needs of our clients with precision and efficiency.

Our Vision

To solve the worlds hardest maritime challenges for a better future

Our Mission

To provide excellence and reliability in all aspects of ship operations and management services; while affording our shipboard crews and shoreside colleagues a safe, secure, and rewarding work environment.

Purpose/Summary:

The MSV Naval Architect is responsible for developing alteration, modification, conversion and technical solutions and upgrades for the MSV program.

The MSV Naval Architect work location is in corporate office in Norfolk, Virginia. The MSV Naval Architect performs periodic travel to the ship or other locations as required. On occasion, such as special projects, the MSV Naval Architect may have other company personnel reporting into him or her in the form of a cross functional team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop solutions for changes, alterations, modifications, upgrades and conversions pertaining to the MSV program.
• Actively develop work specifications, drawings, and technical information to enable contractors to quote, and regulatory agencies to review, requested modifications.
• Complete engineering, mechanical, naval architecture engineering, finite element analysis, loading conditions, etc., required to support the MSV program.
• Complete 2D and 3D CAD production engineering drawings and one-line design drawings for MSV program ship system alterations, modifications, upgrades and conversions including, but not limited to, structural, pipe, electrical, ventilation, etc.
• Complete photo-realistic renderings of MSV program ships, systems and components, as required.
• Be an advocate for shipboard safety, the company safety culture and actively support timely attention to any safety issue.
• Act on continuous improvement initiatives with timely attention and completion in a cost-efficient manner.
• Perform other position related duties as specified by management.
• Support company commitment to safety and other selected standards and certifications
• Responsible for meeting the requirements and deadlines in preparation of shipyard specifications, selection of vendors, and optimal utilization of ship's force during the shipyard period.
• Support the Program Manager and MSV General Manager as required.

Position Specifications:

Education and Experience

• B.S. in Naval Architecture required (B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in addition to Naval Architecture preferred)
• Advanced degrees from an accredited institution in business, logistics or equivalent discipline are preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience and vessel design experience required.
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) preferred.
• Must be eligible for a secret level security clearance.
• Proficiency with the following software:
• MS Office Suite including Project and Viso
• AutoCAD for 2D drawings
• Navisworks for 3D model review
• Solidworks for 3D model development
• Rhinoceros & ORCA 3D for hull modeling
• NEiNastran & FEMAP for Finite Element Analysis
• Pipe-Flo for piping system design
• Multiframe 4D for structural analysis
• Maxsurf Pro for 3D hull development and fairing
• HydroMax Pro for hydrostatics, longitudinal strength, and complete intact/Damaged Stability Analysis
• NavCad for hull resistance and propeller selection

• Random drug testing required.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

• Computer literacy in PC and Marine Management Software systems (Nautical Systems experience preferred)

• Excellent interpersonal skills required for conducting day-to-day business
• Experience in installation and commissioning electronics equipment including but not limited to integrated bridge systems, transmitters of various frequencies and system networking.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of forums, internal and external.
• Superior writing and documentation skills
• Advanced communication, negotiation, conflict resolution capabilities
• Rely on considerable experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Good relationship building/interpersonal and influencing skills - ability to work with diverse groups and gain groups consensus.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and the ability to quickly grasp and work with new systems.

Learning Description:

Key skills and competencies the incumbent should develop in this position.

• Applicable Regulatory Requirements and trends
• Networking and Collaboration
• Influencing
• Conflict resolution and Negotiation
• Team management
• Analysis and Problem Solving
• Change Management
• Performance Assessment

Travel Requirements:

Extensive travel (including foreign travel and travel in cars, boats, ships, and airplanes) will be required to attend to shipyard maintenance, to ride vessels or visit vessels for quality assurance and general management of vessel and crews, and on short notice for casualties, to conduct investigations and to protect the company's reputation, or as directed by management.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General office setting, typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work, usually at a computer terminal with short breaks or lunch period. However, there may be some bending/stooping, reaching above shoulder level, walking; standing; carrying of light items such as papers, books, or packages of up to 25 pounds. You should be able to hear & speak clearly using the phone / headset to communicate with customers; be able to navigate, view & enter information on the computer.

Operations Setting: typically, the employee must be able to Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Push/Pull, Kneel, Squat, Reaching and Twisting. Also need the ability to consistently be able to lift 10lb - 100lb utilizing Folding Hand Truck & Dolly, Rolling Utility Carts or Single Hand Trucks (70 - 100%) of time.