What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Bollinger Shipyards?
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Lockport, LA
Position Overview: An Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design of a vessel’s propulsion and auxiliary systems, piping and HVAC.
Key Responsibilities:
- Actively interfaces with other engineering disciplines and production departments
- Prepares purchase technical specifications
- Directs designers in the development of functional drawings
- Directs and coordinates activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems for use onboard vessels
- Researches and analyzes data, such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
- Guides personnel in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of testing methods and procedures
- Ensures that products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications
- May design products and systems to interface machines, hardware, and software
- Other duties assigned or requested by Management.
Qualifications:
2 years’ working experience with Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering OR 10 years relevant industry experience. Shipyard experience is preferred.
Skills:
- Knowledge of piping, heating-ventilation-air conditioning (HVAC), insulation, machinery ventilation, sewage systems, and sea water systems concepts;
- Ability to use computer assisted engineering software to design the products or systems listed above;
- Ability to support all production and testing activities.
- Familiarity with CFR, ABS, NVIC and USCG rules and regulations for mechanical and piping systems along with other applicable regulations.
- Must have basic computer skills using Microsoft applications (i.e., MS Excel, MS Word); and
- Must be self-motivated and exhibit excellent communication and leadership skills.
Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.