Machinery Systems Engineer at Philly Shipyard Inc
Philadelphia, PA 19112
About the Job
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
COMPETENCIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPEREIENCE
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is an onsite, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard schedule is 9-hour days Monday through Thursday and 4 hours on Friday. Flexible start times are available. The majority of work will be performed in the Philly Shipyard office. Occasional field work in the shipyard’s fabrication shops, dry docks, warehouses, and onboard the vessel will be required. May be required to work after hours and from home to support meetings with other time zones. Occasional (about 5%) international and domestic travel may be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Since the job functions require an individual to enter production areas, they should have a range of motion sufficient to perform occasional bending, stooping, climbing, standing, etc. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.
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 or without notice.
- Ensure that all PSI safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met.
- Assist in development of ship Technical Specifications and proposal drawings. Ensure shipyard standards and US regulations are being applied, make suggestions for cost savings, and review for technical accuracy.
- Create, check, and/or review Purchase Technical Specifications for assigned equipment and systems. Provide feedback to design partner if applicable.
- Review and approve basic and detail design (functional design) drawings, diagrams, arrangements, and calculations for accuracy against contract specifications, rules and regulations, and general check for mistakes and consistency. Identify potential installation or operational issues. Provide feedback to design partner for revision.
- Review maker (vendor) furnished drawings and manuals. Check for accuracy against specifications, rules and regulations, missing/inaccurate scope of supply or information, potential installation or operational issues. Provide feedback to the maker for revision.
- Interface with Owner, Class, USCG, and other competent authorities to resolve technical issues.
- Participate and provide input to build method planning process. Interface with Planning and Production teams to determine correct timing and discipline for installation of all parts and equipment in assigned systems or areas. Coordinate with design partner and planning to move material when needed.
- Create Installation Procedures where needed to explain complex installation processes.
- Create and maintain Dock Trial and Sea Trial test procedures.
- Participate in dock testing and possibly Sea Trials. Document any issues and revise procedures accordingly. Assist with technical issue resolution as needed.
- Provide field support for assigned systems, areas, and equipment. Respond to issues by going onboard and examining the issue. Perform troubleshooting as necessary. Interface with production supervisors or workers to understand the problem. Work with other engineers, production, and procurement to implement a solution.
- Maintain working knowledge and monitor development of classification and regulatory rules and requirements pertaining to assigned systems and ship areas of responsibility.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
COMPETENCIES
- Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Self-management
- Detail oriented
- Integrity
- Strategic thinking
- Ability to work as a team member
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPEREIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering is required.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in shipbuilding, construction, or manufacturing.
- Proficiency with MS Office and basic CAD systems such as AutoCAD.
- Knowledge/experience concerning basic and detail ship design.
- Experience with piping systems and standards (ASME, ASTM, DIN, EN, JIS, etc), piping and instrument diagrams, and machinery equipment such as pumps and valves.
- Knowledge/experience concerning modern shipbuilding practices is a plus.
- Experience with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Steel Vessel Rules, IMO Regulations, and US Coast Guard Requirements is a plus.
- Experience with 3D modeling software, experience with Tribon or Aveva Marine is a plus.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Projector and scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera is a plus.
- International experience or familiarity with European and/or Asian Shipbuilding Standards is a plus.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is an onsite, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard schedule is 9-hour days Monday through Thursday and 4 hours on Friday. Flexible start times are available. The majority of work will be performed in the Philly Shipyard office. Occasional field work in the shipyard’s fabrication shops, dry docks, warehouses, and onboard the vessel will be required. May be required to work after hours and from home to support meetings with other time zones. Occasional (about 5%) international and domestic travel may be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Since the job functions require an individual to enter production areas, they should have a range of motion sufficient to perform occasional bending, stooping, climbing, standing, etc. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.
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 or without notice.
