Waterfront Engineering Manager

Company Profile

Oceaneering Marine Services Division (MSD) has over 30 years of experience providing full-service submarine and surface ship repairs supporting maintenance and alterations aboard commercial and U.S. military vessels. We are SUBSAFE and DSS-SOC certified and perform high-consequence maintenance on assets that operate in demanding environments.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments - from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers\' challenges - from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world\'s premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

The Waterfront Engineering Manager coordinates, directs and manages the day-to-day efforts and work of Waterfront Engineers to effectively support production work across all MSD product lines (Submarines and Deep Submergence). This position is responsible for Continuous Improvement of Waterfront Engineering processes throughout Oceaneering''s Marine Services Division (MSD) in Chesapeake, VA. Travel to remote sites may be required, up to 10% of the year.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinates, directs and manages the day-to-day Waterfront efforts to effectively support Project Engineers, Planners, and Test engineering groups support of production work across all MSD product lines (Submarines and Deep Submergence Systems).
• Manages the workload to coordinate resources for the Waterfront area to effectively meet safety, cost and schedule constraints.
• Formulates, reviews and updates engineering methods and processes to increase safety, quality and production effectiveness.
• Provides independent judgment in the resolution of problems that may not be readily apparent due to unforeseen circumstances, vague symptoms or incomplete facts / figures.
• Leads and participates in across-the-division process improvement efforts and training for better effectiveness and efficiency of work efforts.
• Takes broad independent action to ensure the Engineering Department achieves its objectives on strategic and operational matters affecting major functions. Such actions are made in concert with senior management peers across the Division so as to improve effectiveness of the entire organization.
• Seeks counsel and guidance from the Senior Engineering Manager and all members of management on issues and policies that affect the entire Division.
• Such issues may include project priorities, personnel requirements and control of overhead costs,financial policies as applied to the Engineering Department.
• Promotes effective customer relations through frequent communication. Consults with customers to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas and actions. Projects a positive image to employees, customers and similar industrial companies by ensuring a cost-efficient, quality product is produced in accordance with the customer\'s requirements.
• Maintains a positive work environment through positive actions to affect morale, providing adequate opportunities for employee personal growth, and ensuring MSD meets applicable federal, state, local and company employment laws, regulations and policies.
• Encourages an effective team environment both internally and with customers.
• Mentors subordinates and peers by providing guidance, training and performance feedback / evaluations, and through personal example.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating the applicable Process Instructions and software.
• Manage departmental man hour allotments for all funded work. Notify applicable program manager prior to exceeding budgets.
• Takes proper and judicious disciplinary measures when required. Consults with Human Resources for assistance with handling grievances and corrective actions.
• Coordinates efforts with the Chief Engineer, Planning Manager, Design Engineering Manager, and Chief Test Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Additional Information

Pay, benefits and work schedule : We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager / supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

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