Marine Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Apr 23, 2026. Cpcperforms scores C on the Alion truth index.
Description
Worksite: Naval Base Guam (NBG), Apra Harbor, Guam
Status: Full-Time
Travel: Yes
Pay Range: $80.00 - 100.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Overtime paid at time and a half. Please see
Pay Breakdown section for more details
We are looking for a qualified senior Marine Engineer with a Merchant Mariner Credential endorsement to help us support the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) Detachment Far East at Naval Base Guam. The PMRF Detachment Far East at Guam provides mobile missile and torpedo range services in the Western Pacific using Range Support Craft (RSC), Multi-purpose Craft (MPC), High Speed Maneuverable Targets (HSMSTs) and Surface Towed Targets (STTs) to support training operations, and exercises.
The RSC is a 114-foot aluminum vessel. The MPC is a 97-foot aluminum vessel.
The RSC and MPC vessels will be maintained and berthed at Naval Base Guam, Apra Harbor.
The Marine Engineer reports to the vessel Captain while underway, and to the Project Manager while in port.
The following job functions are basic requirements (but other duties may be assigned, as well):
- Performs daily preventative maintenance and operates the propulsion and auxiliary engineering equipment and systems while underway.
- Maintains daily, weekly and monthly logs.
- Oversees the Junior Engineer in daily assigned duties.
- Ensures that the vessel is ready for operations at all times.
- Accurately documents system parameters for all main and auxiliary engineering equipment, monitoring equipment performance while in operation.
- Performs Corrective Maintenance, troubleshooting issues with onboard systems.
- Maintains an accurate inventory of onboard engineering department parts, and supplies.
Requirements
- Valid U.S. Coast Guard MMC with an appropriate endorsement for vessels up to 4,000 horsepower.
- Potential endorsements may include: Chief Engineer - Limited, Designated Duty Engineer (DDE) to 4,000 HP, etc.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working in the maritime industry as a qualified engineer with common knowledge of marine electrical systems.
- Must be capable of lifting and carrying 50 pounds (lbs).
- All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.
- U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Secret Clearance prior to start date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment. If you do not have a Secret Clearance at time of application, we can sponsor your application for it and walk you through the process.
- Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical to include Physical, Drug Screen, Vision & Hearing tests, Medical Condition Certification and back X-rays.
- Experience in a military environment as an E-7 or above or experience working with the military on a military facility is preferred.
- Expert level understanding of all Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred.
Pay Breakdown
Pay: $80 - $85 per hour if not residing permanently in Guam but instead opting to perform a 3-month or longer rotation on Guam. Up to $100 per hour, depending on experience and certifications, if residing permanently on island with no relocation/ lodging/car reimbursement.
Rotation: We can pay a premium for a qualified candidate who resides long-term/ permanently in Guam. We will also consider as an alternative hiring a qualified candidate on a 3-month rotation with reimbursement for lodging, car, and flights.
AAP/EEO Statement
CPC is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary Description
$80-$100/hour DOE