What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rotating Mechanical Engineer PM position at Grand Isle Shipyard, LLC?
Company Overview
GIS is a premier energy, industrial, and infrastructure services company providing multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and program delivery solutions across the Energy, Industrial, Infrastructure, and Power sectors. With more than 75 years of experience supporting offshore and onshore energy projects, GIS delivers integrated services spanning traditional and renewable energy, industrial engineering, state and local infrastructure, and utility-scale solar development. Our work is driven by a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and executional excellence.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Rotating Mechanical Engineer - Project Manager to lead mechanical engineering projects within our manufacturing and industrial operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage complex mechanical systems, oversee product development, and drive innovative engineering solutions in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong project management skills to ensure successful project execution from conception through completion.
Duties
- Design & Selection: Choose appropriate rotating machinery, create technical specifications, and conduct vendor evaluations.
- Maintenance & Reliability: Develop preventive and predictive maintenance schedules, including vibration analysis, lubrication, and seal monitoring.
- Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose mechanical failures, lead root-cause failure analysis (RCFA), and oversee complex overhauls.
- Commissioning & Testing: Support equipment installation, startup, and performance testing.
- Compliance: Ensure machinery complies with industry standards like API, ASME, and ISO, alongside safety rules like OSHA and LOTO. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
- Lead mechanical product development projects, ensuring alignment with design specifications and industry standards
- Develop detailed mechanical drawings, schematics, and 3D models using CAD software such as Auto Cad, SolidWorks and Creo
- Conduct tolerance analysis, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and root cause analysis to optimize mechanical designs
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to meet deadlines and quality objectives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, manufacturing, and systems teams to integrate mechanical components into larger systems
- Perform mechanical testing, system design validation, and troubleshooting using tools like LabVIEW, MATLAB, Simulink, Arduino, and CNC machinery
- Ensure compliance with ASME codes & standards and incorporate building information modeling (BIM) tools where applicable
Skills
- Proficiency in project scheduling, management, and coordination of mechanical engineering projects
- Strong knowledge of mechanical drafting, 3D modeling for product design, and CAD software including SolidWorks and Creo
- Expertise in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), schematic creation, and mechanical detail drawings
- Experience with machine design, tolerance analysis, FEA simulations, and system design principles
- Familiarity with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink for automation and control systems
- Practicing in an industrial or manufacturing engineering role with a focus on mechanical product development
- Ability to communicate effectively across teams to facilitate cross-functional collaboration
EEOC Statement:
GIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive
environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000