Hanwha Philly Shipyard · 3 weeks ago
Electrical System Engineer (System Unit Leader)
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHanwha Philly Shipyard is a company specializing in shipbuilding, and they are seeking an Electrical System Engineer to lead system design activities. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, reviewing technical specifications, and providing engineering support during vessel construction.
Shipbuilding
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
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
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
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)
Preferred
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
Company
Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a shipbuilding company that constructs vessels for operations.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-06-20Acquired
Recent News
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