Commissioning Engineer

BOLLINGER MISSISSIPPI SHIPBUILDING LLC•Pascagoula, MS

About The Position

GENERAL FUNCTION: Coordinates and implements testing of all vessel equipment and systems, up to and including sea trials, in compliance with contract requirements. Supervise and manage all field service activities. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities Conducts and completes all testing and sea trials prior to acceptance, by the customer. Responds to all inquiries of customers and agents of regulatory bodies concerning vessel testing. Confer, meet and provide technical advice and assistance with management, owners and yard personnel to discuss and resolve issues related to vessel equipment and systems. Support delivery of vessels through ensuring the overall design meets customer, contract and regulatory requirements. Plan and progress all design, installation, test and commissioning activities for specific program, inclusive of communication to team members. Develop test programs and resource requirements including test and trials management and control including risk assessments and safe systems of work. Improve efficiency of engineering process, through development and use of standard engineering solutions for projects. Establish and manage design documentation, cable schedules and drawings control, as required. Work with production leadership, environmental, health & safety staff to perform risk assessments and method statements associated with testing and commissioning the vessel. Plan, organize and direct activities concerned with the projects particularly with respect to the feasibility and problem areas that may occur in the conversion process and ensure that all established policies and procedures are compiled with as well as classification regulations. Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints and project issues.

Requirements

Strong engineering design, commissioning and/or testing technical background required.
Experience in system integration working on multi-discipline projects and integrated control schemes.
Good leadership and management skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
Must be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Completion of four years of college level course work equivalent to a B.S. in Engineering, or closely related area and extensive experience in test and trials duties combined with some supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which results in the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Nice To Haves

USCG Unlimited Engineering License Holder is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conducts and completes all testing and sea trials prior to acceptance, by the customer.
Responds to all inquiries of customers and agents of regulatory bodies concerning vessel testing.
Confer, meet and provide technical advice and assistance with management, owners and yard personnel to discuss and resolve issues related to vessel equipment and systems.
Support delivery of vessels through ensuring the overall design meets customer, contract and regulatory requirements.
Plan and progress all design, installation, test and commissioning activities for specific program, inclusive of communication to team members.
Develop test programs and resource requirements including test and trials management and control including risk assessments and safe systems of work.
Improve efficiency of engineering process, through development and use of standard engineering solutions for projects.
Establish and manage design documentation, cable schedules and drawings control, as required.
Work with production leadership, environmental, health & safety staff to perform risk assessments and method statements associated with testing and commissioning the vessel.
Plan, organize and direct activities concerned with the projects particularly with respect to the feasibility and problem areas that may occur in the conversion process and ensure that all established policies and procedures are compiled with as well as classification regulations.
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints and project issues.