Engineer, Senior II, Technology

American Bureau of Shipping • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer, Senior II, Technology will be actively engaged in driving industry-leading research and development associated with machinery and systems for marine and offshore applications. This role involves leading research, assessing new technologies, establishing guidance and classification requirements, supporting the technical community, and maintaining thought leadership through publications and presentations. Participation in industry societies is also expected to develop and enhance technical capabilities.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years relevant engineering experience in the energy industry, shipyard, design/consulting company, shipping/oil company, university, or classification society.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in mechanical/marine/chemical/environmental engineering or other related discipline.
• Knowledge of onboard machinery and systems including evolving technologies e.g., Carbon capturing (both pre and post combustion), CO2 transportation.
• Basic understanding of marine piping systems (e.g., fresh water, sea water, lubrication oil, fuel oil, compressed air, hydraulic system, cryogenics piping etc.).
• Knowledge of general mechanical systems.
• Awareness of alternative marine fuels, such as hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, synthetic fuel and biofuel etc.
• Awareness of fuel cells technology and application.
• Awareness of emerging technologies and trends in the marine industry including emerging engines, fuels, power generation and energy savings.
• Strong communicator with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others.
• Must be a "U.S. Person" (U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or individual granted protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act).

Nice To Haves

• M.S. is preferred.
• Knowledge of ammonia crackers, methane reformers, methane slip, renewable energies, electrolyzer, energy saving devices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and assess the maturity of new technologies in the marine industry related to carbon capture, CO2 transportation, non-carbon/low carbon-based fuels, renewable energies including different machinery and systems.
• Establish guidance and classification requirements for the marine and offshore industry on the application of new technology.
• Support ABS technical community on queries regarding different onboard mechanical equipment and systems.
• Maintain and demonstrate thought leadership through technical publications and presentations.
• Participate in industry societies to develop and enhance technical capabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior