Duties and responsibilities
Responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Participate in project kick-off meetings to review schedule, build strategy, and project specific information.
• Develop and maintain project Document Logs, Requirement Matrices and ensure proper distribution of Design Documents.
• Perform field engineering tasks (e.g., as-built surveys, interference resolution, etc.) as required.
• Write and review system/equipment specifications, perform systems/equipment and vendor evaluations.
• Prepare, revise, and/or review technical manuals, engineering operating procedures, instructions, specifications, drawings, standards and documentation for cognizant equipment and systems.
• Conduct design reviews and manage subcontract and internal engineering activities.
• Interact with project management and project engineers in support of project requirements.
• Ability to support the Production Craft concerning technical issues.
Qualifications
The following qualifications and knowledge are necessary to successfully perform this job:
• Comprehensive knowledge of ship design principles, shipbuilding and/or manufacturing operations.
• Good leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to read and write effectively, speak with clarify and listen actively.
• Ability to adapt to situations while maintaining the highest level of efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Knowledge of federal regulations (USCG), international rules (SOLAS) and classification society rules (ABS).
Education and/or Experience
The following are required for this position:
• Engineering degree is required.
• 5 to 9 years of Engineering experience is required.
• Shipyard experience with new-build vessel construction, upgrades, conversations ore repairs.
• Technical writing skills.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Tools and Software.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 5 to 9 years of engineering experience
- Project engineering experience
- Shipyard experience with new-build vessel construction, upgrades, conversions, or repairs
- Technical writing skills
- Knowledge of ship design principles, shipbuilding, and/or manufacturing operations
- Knowledge of USCG regulations, SOLAS, and ABS classification society rules
- Competency with Microsoft Office tools and software
- Good leadership, management, communication, reasoning, adaptability, and problem-solving skills
What We Do
Conrad Shipyard designs, builds, converts, and repairs steel and aluminum marine vessels and related equipment for commercial and government customers. Its portfolio includes barges, dredges, tugs, ferries, liftboats, offshore supply vessels, and other workboats. Operating five shipyards across southern Louisiana and Texas, the company combines engineering and computer-aided manufacturing with new construction, vessel repair, and conversion services to meet fleet and marine-industry needs.
