SEA, Ltd., a national, multi-disciplinary forensic engineering firm is adding new staff to our Marine & Energy Practice Group. We have positions open in our Fort Lauderdale office (other S-E-A locations will be considered).
With over 55 years in the industry, we work with attorneys, insurance companies, manufacturers and others to find the "why" when things fail. We provide top-tier customized training and carry a strong reputation you can put your career behind.
This onshore role is designed for professionals with shipboard experience who want to continue applying that knowledge to a shore-based career. The position involves applying vessel operations/vessel management experience to incident investigations and is well-suited for experienced mariners seeking a long-term onshore career that values technical depth and real-world vessel experience. Ideal candidates will have at least ten years of post-academic, hands-on experience in the maritime industries. While we offer hybrid flexibility, once trained, fully remote is not an option, in-person teamwork is a component of our success.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:- Conduct field investigations and perform failure/accident analysis on incidents involving safety, maritime operations, mechanical equipment on all types of vessels. This may include evaluating the following:
- Navigation and all related topics such as pilotage, COLREGS, voyage planning
- Working knowledge of marine electronics, ECDIS, RADAR and other chart plotting systems
- Daily operations and crew management experience
- Seaworthiness and related causes that make vessels unseaworthy
- Vessel Propulsion and Control Systems (steering, stabilizers, thrusters, etc.)
- General Machinery & Piping Systems (working knowledge)
- Safety Management including SOLAS, ISM Code, STCW and related Flag State regulations
- Lifesaving and Fire Suppression Systems
- Vessel stability, sinking, damage & hull integrity
- Human Factors (ergonomics, fatigue, or similar)
- Knowledge of marine contracts, charter agreements, purchase and sale
- Other matters may include evaluation of:
- Small commercial vessels such as dinner cruise, excursion boats, casino operations. Large yachts, recreational vessels, personal watercraft
- Doors/gates, gangways, vessel boarding apparatus
- Walkway safety including evaluation for slip resistance (tribometry)
- Boatlifts, davits, cranes
- Oilfield, OSV's, commercial diving, crew transport
- Conduct unbiased investigations for various types of clients including vessel accident reconstruction and safety related analysis
- Support findings and conclusions by appropriate testimony in legal proceedings
- Knowledge of US and International Vessel Safety and Pollution Prevention Standards (i.e. CFR, MARPOL, SOLAS, British MCA, Class Society Rules)
- Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms, both verbally and in writing
- Responsible for retention and development of client relations
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies
Position Requirements:- Minimum of B.S. in Marine Transportation, Maritime Operations, Engineering, Marine Engineering or related field
- Minimum of ten years of maritime related experience onboard and/or ashore
- U.S.C.G. Captain License (Unlimited) a plus
- U.S.C.G. Chief Engineer License for Steam, Gas Turbine and Motor Vessels Any Horsepower a plus
- U.S.C.G. Marine Safety Inspection and/or Investigation qualifications a plus
- Classification Society Surveyor experience a plus
- Failure analysis experience a plus
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback to clients and marine team
- Strong writing skills
Physical Requirements:- Ability to travel 25% of the time
- Ability to maneuver in and around vessels and other mechanical equipment
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to drive/travel to site locations in all conditions
- Ability to travel by airline
- Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site
Benefits:- Extensive training in forensic engineering and technology
- Medical, dental, and vison coverage with company match HSA plan
- 401(k) and Roth IRA retirement plans with company match
- Generous vacation and sick leave policy focused on work-life balance
- Company-paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Industry Leading Bonus program
S-E-A places a strong value on employee health and wellness across the company. As part of this commitment, S-E-A offers several benefits aimed at health and wellbeing, such as medical, dental and vision plans, company-paid vacation, holiday and sick leave, parental leave, company-funded HSA, an employee assistance program and a wellness rewards program. Additionally, most offices have an on-site workout facility.
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