Electrical Outfitting Designer

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 HPSI safety procedures, rules and regulations are performed and met
• Responsible for the downloading, organizing, filing and distributing project-related electrical outfitting design documents
• Process approved engineering documents using standard Documentation Control System (DCS) to register documents and maintain the database as required
• Support the development of detailed design work package documentation, such as the fabrication drawings, installation drawings, installation standards, and material lists for release to production; this may include design subcontractor oversight
• Participate in basic and outfitting 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 shipyard electrical outfitting design standards, building methods, vessel contract specifications as well as Class, USCG and other regulatory body rules and regulations
• 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
• Develop Design Change Notice (DCN) documentation to formally implement repairs, improvements, or other corrections to the design
• Maintain working knowledge and monitor development of classification and regulatory rules and requirements pertaining to electrical outfitting design
• Provide 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 outfitting design, and resolve outstanding design issues
• Perform other duties as required and assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Decision making/problem solving
• Organizational understanding

• Willingness and ability to work as a team member

• Integrity
• Conflict resolution
• Strategic thinking
• Stress management

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 5 years’ experience in ship design and/or construction may also be considered
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in shipbuilding, system design, or manufacturing
• 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 facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.  A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required.  Employment is this position is contingent upon passing the physical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position.  Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

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.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants.  The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement.  Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.