Marine Engineering Support Coordinator - 400 Class MPSVs
TMMG
Port Saint Joe, FL
Permanent
Full-time
11 hours ago
DescriptionBackground check, drug screening and US Citizenship are requirements of this position.Completion of Two (2) Ultra High-Spec 400-Class Multipurpose Support Vessels (MPSVs) for Hornbeck Offshore ServicesTMMG is seeking a highly experienced Marine Engineering Support Coordinator to be embedded on-site at Eastern Shipbuilding, Port St. Joe, FL, for the final completion, integration, and delivery of two advanced 400-Class MPSVs. This role is a critical bridge between engineering design and production, ensuring that vessel designs are fully manufacturable, production challenges are communicated and resolved efficiently, and design changes do not disrupt schedule or budget. The Coordinator will monitor the handoff from design to production, resolve technical issues before they escalate, and ensure seamless collaboration across Engineering, Production, QA/QC, Subcontractors, and Owner representatives.This is a hands-on, on-site position requiring technical expertise, strong coordination skills, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering design teams and Production personnel to ensure designs are implementable and installation-ready.Embed on the vessels to monitor production progress, identify potential design/production conflicts, and coordinate solutions before issues impact schedule or budget.Interpret and verify engineering drawings, system schematics, and installation packages for compliance with design intent, ABS, USCG, and project specifications.Track, review, and manage design change implementations, ensuring they integrate seamlessly into ongoing production.Support installation, integration, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, piping, propulsion, and auxiliary systems.Provide technical guidance to production teams and subcontractors during outfitting and integration of complex shipboard systems.Coordinate with QA/QC, Planning, and Engineering teams to ensure punch lists, change orders, and system verifications are completed accurately and timely.Facilitate communication and progress reporting with the Project Superintendent, Project Manager, and Owner's representatives.Support harbor tests, dock trials, and sea trials readiness, collaborating with Testing & Trials personnel.Ensure all work meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards.REQUIREMENTS:Extensive experience with offshore support vessel systems: propulsion, thrusters, power generation, hydraulics, HVAC, fire main, ballast, fuel systems, and automation controls.Strong working knowledge of ABS, USCG, and IMO compliance standards.Proven experience in vessel completion, commissioning, and delivery within commercial or government shipyards.Ability to read and interpret engineering documents, system diagrams, and vendor technical manuals.Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with shipyard project management tools preferred.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.Must be able to work on-site full-time at Eastern Shipbuilding's Port St. Joe and/or Allanton, FL facilities.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Prior experience with Hornbeck Offshore vessels or similar class MPSVs, OSVs, or offshore construction vessels.Background in shipyard engineering support, production liaison, or field engineering for new construction or major conversions.Familiarity with Primavera P6, AutoCAD, or shipyard ERP systems.Education/Certification Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field - OR - minimum 10 years of marine engineering field experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, or offshore vessel integration.