Modeling and Analysis Engineer

American Bureau of Shipping•Houston, TX

18d

About The Position

The Modeling and Analysis Engineer works primarily on projects involving marine and offshore machinery systems. The position requires familiarity with marine machinery, a working knowledge of data analysis techniques, experience with reliability assessments, and an understanding of life assessments for marine systems. Responsibilities include developing models, conducting analyses, evaluating reliability of individual and complex systems, and performing life assessments to support the operation and maintenance of marine equipment. What You Will Do: Develop models, conduct analyses, evaluate reliability of individual and complex systems. Perform life assessments to support the operation and maintenance of marine equipment. With minimal or no supervision, performs detailed engineering review of plans, as assigned, for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments. Offers technical advice to field operations and other technical offices. Performs work that involves conventional engineering practices but may include moderately complex problems such as the resolution of conflicting design requirements, material standards or coordination of activities among other disciplines. Proposes new approaches to problems encountered and makes recommendations for changes in methods, procedures, or designs. Drafts technically accurate and timely reports, and responses to letters, faxes, and other forms of communication. Interacts with clients to identify and resolve problems around technical expertise. Prepares accurate and timely weekly reports and billing on all work performed. Communicates the status of the current workload to all appropriate members of the team to ensure the needs of the clients will be met. Works as a team member within the group but may work most of the time autonomously. Implements and maintains ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or other related disciplines.
Masters / Ph.D. Graduates with no experience may be hired as Engineer II if degrees are specific to the position
Familiarity with marine machinery.
Working knowledge of data analysis techniques.
Experience with reliability assessments, and an understanding of life assessments for marine systems.
Demonstrated understanding and ability to apply fundamental classification and quality concepts, practices, and procedures.
The ability to identify, analyze and propose solutions to problems (i.e., the competence to demonstrate complex problem-solving skills).
Good command of the English language with the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

Nice To Haves

Professional or chartered engineer license.

Responsibilities

Develop models, conduct analyses, evaluate reliability of individual and complex systems.
Perform life assessments to support the operation and maintenance of marine equipment.
With minimal or no supervision, performs detailed engineering review of plans, as assigned, for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments.
Offers technical advice to field operations and other technical offices.
Performs work that involves conventional engineering practices but may include moderately complex problems such as the resolution of conflicting design requirements, material standards or coordination of activities among other disciplines.
Proposes new approaches to problems encountered and makes recommendations for changes in methods, procedures, or designs.
Drafts technically accurate and timely reports, and responses to letters, faxes, and other forms of communication.
Interacts with clients to identify and resolve problems around technical expertise.
Prepares accurate and timely weekly reports and billing on all work performed.
Communicates the status of the current workload to all appropriate members of the team to ensure the needs of the clients will be met.
Works as a team member within the group but may work most of the time autonomously.
Implements and maintains ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.