Electrical Controls Designer

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 all Hanwha Philly Shipyard’s safety procedures, rules and regulations are performed and met

• Perform basic and detail design activities for assigned systems, including calculations, diagrams, drawings, design change notices, and equipment selection relevant to assigned systems
• Assigned Systems, including but not limited to Alarm and Monitoring, Fire Detection and Alarms, and Alarm Signaling Systems
• Participate in basic and detail design activities within the Electrical Design Department, including review of design documents from other shipyard engineers, vendors, and external design partners
• Coordinate and assist the fabrication, assembly, installation, and/or testing of assigned systems, and equipment
• Prepare technical specifications, collect vendor information and maintain maker’s list for assigned systems
• Generate and access Bills of Material and provide technical support for material tracking, logistics, handling, and timing of installation
• Propose technical improvements; develop and implement quality standards applicable to assigned systems

• Interface with Owner and Class to resolve technical issues
• Develop testing procedures for assigned systems

• Provide field engineering support as required to support production activities during Class and owner inspections or responding to production questions arising during vessel construction
• Maintain working knowledge and monitor development of classification and regulatory rules and requirements pertaining to assigned systems

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both verbal and written

• Decision making/problem solving
• Organizational understanding

• Willingness and ability to work as a team member

• Conflict resolution
• Strategic thinking
• Stress management
• Teamwork

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPEREIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Automation and Electronic Systems is preferred; however, candidates with a technical diploma and 10+ years’ experience in ship design and/or construction may also be considered
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in shipbuilding, Automation and Electronic Systems Specialization, or manufacturing
• Experience with Automation System or Control system 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. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the physical 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.