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 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. Since the job functions require the individual to enter the production areas, they should have a range of motion sufficient to perform occasional bending, stooping, climbing, standing, etc. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical 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.

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