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MSSE Marine Safety Specialist Engineer
Overview
A Marine Safety Specialist Engineer serves as a technical expert in engineering systems and marine safety, conducting or supervising vessel inspections and casualty investigations. This specialist reviews construction and repair plans, oversees compliance with laws, regulations, treaties, and industry standards, and trains and mentors nontechnical personnel involved in examinations and investigations.
Core Skills
- safety engineering
- systems engineering
- technical inspections and audits
- regulatory compliance and standards interpretation
- incident and casualty investigation
- root cause analysis
- reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- stakeholder communication
- team leadership and supervision
- training and mentoring
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Project
- Bentley MicroStation
Civilian Career Paths
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM)
- Certified Marine Surveyor (CMS)
Career Growth
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
- Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
- Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
- Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
Related Occupations
- Logisticians
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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