Description
Marine Safety Specialist Chief Warrant Officers (CWOs) serve as technical experts for Coast Guard marine safety operations. The Marine Safety Specialist field includes Marine Safety Specialist Engineering (MSSE), Marine Safety Specialist Response (MSSR), and Marine Safety Specialist Deck (MSSD) specialties. Marine Safety Specialist CWOs supervise personnel in safety and security inspections; conduct and supervise vessel inspections and/or casualty investigations; review construction plans to ensure construction and existing repairs are completed in accordance with approved plans; apply applicable regulations and accepted industry standards; and perform regulatory oversight of federal laws, regulations, and treaties. In the performance of these duties, Marine Safety Specialist CWOs interface with a broad array of private and public (e.g., local, state, federal, international) representatives at all levels of the marine industry. MSSE CWOs are subject matter experts in engineering systems and marine safety. MSSE CWOs provide training and mentorship for non-technical personnel with a primary focus on inspections/examinations and/or investigations; review construction plans to ensure new construction and existing repairs are completed in accordance with approved plans, applicable regulations, and accepted industry standards; and perform regulatory oversight of complex federal laws, regulations and treaties performed on both foreign and domestic vessels. In the performance of these duties, MSSE CWOs interface with a broad array of private and public representatives at all levels of the marine industry (e.g., local, state, federal and international). MSSE CWOs are primarily from engineering ratings such as MK, DC, EM and AMT.
Core Skills
- safety engineering
- systems engineering
- risk assessment and mitigation
- technical inspections and audits
- regulatory compliance and standards interpretation
- incident and casualty investigation
- root cause analysis
- technical report writing
- project management
- reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- data collection and documentation
- stakeholder communication
- team leadership and supervision
- training and mentoring
- process improvement
- quality assurance and control
Common Certifications
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Marine Surveyor (CMS)
- Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Civilian Career Paths
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Defense contractor jobs for MSSE
Browse openings matched to this specialty on military.contractors
Data sourced from official Coast Guard publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.