Structural Designer - Marine

Job Description

Job Description

This job is posted on behalf of Advanced Technical Staffing Solutions by Top Echelon.

ATSS has a client in Covington, LA looking for a Marine Designer (Cad) GENERAL SUMMARY

Marine Designer position with general knowledge in Joiner Systems & Outfitting (insulation, joiner panels & ceilings, joiner doors, furniture, deck covering/flooring, equipment foundations and arrangements). Proficient with AutoCAD™ versions 2022 and newer and MS OfficeTM products. Experience with NAVISTM, RhinoTM, and CadmaticTM. Familiarity with SOLAS, ABS, GL-DNV, HAB requirements, ASTM standards, and USCG Regulations desired.

DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

· Ability to work in a dynamic environment and seamlessly adapt to frequent reassignments. Position may require performing multiple job tasks daily.

· Review and analyze Project Specifications and Customer Construction drawings for accuracy, consistency and compliance with Drafting Standards, Regulatory Bodies and Company proposal/bid.

· Create and design project specific Master 2-D CAD models used to develop various drawings for procurement and installation of materials and components.

· Develop accurate drawings in AutoCADTM in 2D using commercial and/or military standards, vessel construction specifications, contract drawings, 3D designer models, bids and proposals.

· Utilizing comments provided by Customer, create new revisions of previously issued Company drawings.

· Develop and/or maintain drawing(s) history logs to notate project change orders, design development changes, regulatory bodies compliance comments, and communications with the Client.

· Attend project meetings as directed by supervisor and record meeting minutes.

· Review and redline drawings & other documents created by Engineering personnel, as part of the Engineering check cycle.

· Meet deadlines as directed.

· Communicate with vendors and conduct product(s) research.

· Review vendor shop drawings for compliance with Project Specs, Regulatory, and dimensional fitment.

· Develop weight reports.

· Maintain Product Certificate database and liaison with vendors for up to date product certificates.

· Follow Company established processes and procedures for filing and maintaining documents in the Engineering server(s).

· Assist with the implementation of continuous process improvement; department procedures, drafting standards, design library, etc.

· Develop drawings and documentation to support marketing initiatives.

· Visit job sites to perform ship surveys and to support field personnel as directed by supervisor.

· Maintain, support, and operate department’s equipment (plotters, printers, fax, scanners, etc.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· High School diploma.

· Preferred: Associate Degree in Drafting & Design, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or Industrial Technology

· Minimum of five years of increasing drafting responsibilities in an Engineering firm or Shipyard along with related construction experience is required.

· General knowledge in various Marine disciplines is a plus (Structural, HVAC, & Electrical)

QUALIFICATIONS

· Working knowledge of PC application software such as AutoCADTM 2022 or newer versions, MS OfficeTM products, CadmaticTM, Bluebeam RevuTM, NAVISTM and RHINOTM. Knowledge of BricsCADTM drafting software is a plus. Proficiency in RHINO 3D modeling is a plus.

· Familiarity with ASME Y14 and Naval Engineering drafting standards, practices, and methods preferred.

· Ability to interpret structural drawings & other technical documents.

· Familiarity with HAB requirements, ASTM standards, SOLAS, USCG and Class Societies Rules (ABS, GL-DNV) preferred.

· Communicate clearly & effectively in both oral and written forms internally in the company and externally with vendors and customers.

· Accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail

· Ability to identify and solve problems, collect data, and draw conclusions based on experience, research, facts, and input from peers.

· Ability to be self-motivated, work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision oversight.

· This position requires periodic random drug testing, background checks and a valid Driver’s License.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal working hours, in an office environment setting, are from 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday thru Friday. Overtime and weekend work may be required in some cases to fulfill the duties of the job. Use of PPE is required when visiting job sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform his/her duties.