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Job Description
REPORTS TO: Deputy Program Engineer
SUPERVISES: Directs the work of engineering personnel assigned to the Project Team and engineering activities as directed by the Deputy Program Engineer
SUMMARY: Responsible for technical/operational leadership of project(s) in a matrixed environment by performing technical studies to define generate and review project requirements monitoring the assigned project(s) to ensure work scope schedule and budget are well defined and maintained and coordinates between resource managers/supervisors and ensures reviews and approvals are received
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for technical/operational leadership of assigned project(s)/mission within the programmatic guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer
Oversees and directs the work of assigned Engineering personnel to related projects
Defines generates and reviews project requirements documentation within defined scope
Monitors project to ensure work scope schedule and budget are well defined and maintained
Ensure resolution of engineering material and planning issues
Ensure implementation of improved engineering processes
Provides the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received
Interacts with other business departments such as Finance Production Control Supply Chain Program Management etc.
Complies with Austals employee handbook general guidelines company procedures and policies
Act as a Compliance Champion for the organization and work to promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization
Support business unit Tier 1 Compliance Lead in responsibilities as required
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering AND
Five (5) years experience in either shipyard design and large ship construction or as a Cognizant Engineer over multiple systems or similar large scale engineering design project (i.e. offshore platforms) OR o three (3) years degreed Engineering experience at Austal USA
In lieu of Bachelors Degree in Engineering High School diploma/GED and eight (8) years of equivalent relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge of Shipbuilding specifications such as ABS Mil API and other similar general construction specs required
Experience in identifying and anticipating design/production work sequence conflicts required
Excellent written and oral communication skills required
Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling possess an ability to monitor progress to schedule and adhere to strict deadlines required
Demonstrated knowledge of ship building production such as build strategies critical path and production milestones required
Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD Microsoft Office products
Demonstrated knowledge of ship engineering systems required
Willingness and ability to spend time onboard the vessel going up and down staircases and vertical ladders required
Working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS DNV GL NAVSEA MIL USCG IMO etc.) required
Experienced in the construction of high speed aluminum vessels preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of large modular construction methods preferred
Experienced in design and construction of US Navy vessel preferred
Demonstrated understanding of shock design preferred
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
All candidates must meet Austal USAs basic employment eligibility guidelines:
18 years 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
Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance
TOOLS: Computer MS Office AutoCAD
DIRECTION EXERCISED: Coordinates the work of Engineers Designers and Draftspersons assigned to the Program
DISCRETION EXERCISED: As assigned by the Deputy Program Engineer
LIAISES WITH: Engineers Designers Draftspersons Production Personnel Production Control Supply Logistics Regulatory Bodies Program Management and Equipment Suppliers
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.
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.