Electrical System Engineer; System Unit Leader

Position: Electrical System Engineer (System Unit Leader)
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.

• Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
• 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, arrangements, diagrams, 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
• Participate in basic and detailed design activities within the Electrical Design Department, which includes, but is not limited to, the detailed review of design to confirm the design is complete, accurate and complies with manufacture requirements, shipyard electrical design standards, vessel contract specifications as well as Class, USCG and other regulatory body rules and regulations
• Process approved engineering documents using standard Documentation Control System (DCS) to register documents and maintain the database as required
• Provide field-engineering support as required to support production activities by troubleshooting production concerns that arise during vessel construction
• Provide feedback to Electrical Basic and Electrical Outfitting Designers based on issues encountered in the field including installation difficulties, missing material / equipment, hardware requirements, testing requirements, and technical specifications
• Provide field corrections and repair instructions for electrical outfitting items. Assist Electrical Outfitting Designers with developing Design Change Notice (DCN) documentation
• Maintain working knowledge and monitor development of classification and regulatory rules and requirements pertaining to electrical design of all shipboard electrical systems
• Provide technical support to test engineers during vessel testing and commissioning
• Travel domestically and internationally to coordinate efforts of design partners and vendors in order to facilitate progress of basic and detailed design, and resolve outstanding design issues
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned
• Address and resolve all system-related issues.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Decision making/problem solving
• Organizational understanding
• Integrity
• Conflict resolution
• Strategic thinking
• Stress Management
• Willingness and ability to work as a team leader (System Unit Leader)

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILTY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPEREIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred; however, candidates with a technical diploma and 10+ years’ experience in ship’s and/or construction may also be considered
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in shipbuilding, system design system (should have experience in power or control systems)
• Experience with electrical system or electrical design and construction Proficiency with MS Office and CAD systems such as AutoCAD
• Knowledge/experience concerning basic and detail ship design
• Knowledge/experience concerning modern shipbuilding practices
• Experience with Classification Society Rules for New Construction, IMO Regulations, and US Coast Guard Requirements as well as International experience or familiarity with European and/or Asian Shipbuilding Standards

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

** Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE…