
Electrical Engineering Manager
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Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard's safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
- Lead the efforts of the Electrical Design Department in providing technical support to the shipyard's Project Engineering, Construction Engineering, Outfitting Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Project Planning, Quality, and Production Departments
- Manage the basic, detail, and production design process for all systems, materials, and equipment in the electrical discipline
- Manage the Electrical Engineering Department staff of engineers, designers, and interns
- Manage engineering resources and capabilities to suit shipyard needs
- Manage the design partner to ensure the department's engineering tasks are completed within the project schedule, mobilizing all internal capabilities to successfully deliver the project.
- Set and maintain department budgets and generate quarterly forecasts for overhead and active projects
- Review and approve technical documents such as drawings, calculations, test procedures, specifications, scopes of work, and design change notices
- Manage owner plan review and ensure compliance with technical requirements
- Manage regulatory plan approval and compliance
- Support business development responsibilities include evaluating new project feasibility and generating technical scopes of work, cost estimates, and man-hour estimates for bid proposals
- Perform duties of an Electrical Engineer including basic and production design such as specifications, calculations, and drawings relevant to assigned systems or areas of the vessel
- Coordinate/assist manufacturing, building, installation, or testing of assigned systems, equipment, and/or areas of the vessel
- Propose technical improvements; propose, develop and implement quality standards applicable to own systems and areas of the vessel
- Interface with Owner and Class to resolve technical issues
- Maintain working knowledge and monitor development of classification and regulatory rules and requirements pertaining to own systems and ship zone responsibilities
- Cost reduction efforts through optimal d
- Continuous efforts and research for work efficiency improvement.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned
COMPETENCIES
- Able to communication effectively with all levels of the organization
- Decision Making/Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Adaptability and Organizational skills and understanding
- Integrity
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic thinking
- Stress Management
- Cost innovation mindset
- Willingness and ability to work as a team member
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage a staff of direct and subcontracted engineers and designers in the Electrical Engineering Department.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering and 5 years' experience in electrical engineering field preferred or practical experience at a shipyard or in a marine consulting firm for a minimum of 10 years
- Experience leading teams and managing projects
- Proficiency with MS Office and CAD systems such as AutoCAD
- Knowledge/experience concerning basic and detail ship design
- Knowledge/experience concerning modern shipbuilding practices
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera is a plus
- Experience with 3D modeling software such as Tribon or Aveva Marine 12 is a plus
- International experience and familiarity with European and Asian Shipbuilding Standards is a plus
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.
- Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.
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. Since the job functions require the individual to enter the production areas, they should have a range of motion sufficient to perform occasional bending, stooping, climbing, standing, etc. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.