Austal USA · 4 days ago
Mechanical Field Engineer III - Fitout
Mobile, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAustal USA is a leading shipbuilding company, and they are seeking a Mechanical Field Engineer III to support production operations. The role involves documenting changes, ensuring communication between design engineering and production, and supervising junior field engineers.
Shipbuilding
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for supporting Production by documenting changes, answering questions and creating deck plate changes
Responsible for insuring timely and accurate communication between Design Engineering and Production
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of shipyard design or construction experience OR 8 years with an Associate's degree in Engineering
Minimum of 10 years of production floor experience OR 6 years of experience in a supervisory capacity on the production floor OR Minimum 3 years Austal experience serving as a Field Engineer II
Bachelor degree in an engineering discipline is a benefit
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
Experienced in interacting with Production, all other internal/external customer representatives and equipment manufacturers
Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products
Knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, HSNC, NVR, USCG, IMO, etc.)
Knowledge of light weight aluminum joiner construction
Knowledge of USPH requirements
Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites
Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel
Perform prolonged standing
Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis
Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis
Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis
Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis
Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps)
Ability to work at heights above 12' while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts
Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead)
Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment
Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles
Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment
Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards
Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures
Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time
Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands
Able to utilize adequate visual skills
Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down
Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers
Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 18 years of age or older at time of application, Able to provide proof of US Person Status, No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date, No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date, Willing to submit to a drug screen, Willing to submit to a background check
Preferred
Experience in the construction of high speed aluminum and/or Navy vessels is advantageous but not a requirement
Knowledge of modular construction methods is advantageous but not a requirement
Company
Austal USA
Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christy Taylor
Chief Operating Officer - Transformation
Adam Overstreet
Vice President of Legal Affairs & Chief Compliance Officer
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