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Mechanical Field Engineer III - Fitout

Austal USA • Mobile, AL • 1w ago

REPORTS TO: Chief Department Engineer & Program Engineer

SUPERVISES: Field Engineer I & II

AUTHORITIES / 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.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

General:

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.)

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.

Fit Out:

Knowledge of light weight aluminum joiner construction

Knowledge of USPH requirements

TOOLS: Computer - MS Office, AutoCAD, working knowledge of Ship Constructor and Navis Works

DIRECTION EXERCISED:

May lead the work of Production Engineers I & II

DISCRETION EXERCISED:

May provide input to evaluations of Field Engineers I & II

Has authority to direct, evaluate and correct the work of Field Engineers I & II

LIAISES WITH: Engineers, Production Personnel, Customer, Regulatory Bodies, Program Management and Equipment Suppliers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Specific physical requirements include the following:

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.

SAFETY

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

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

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal's commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.

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