Electrical Systems Design Team Leader

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 PSI safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met. Assist with developing technical specifications and drawings for concept designs and bids. Provide oversight and guidance of individual engineer's review of and comments on basic and detail design drawings, purchase order specifications, and other subcontracted department deliverables. Provide technical guidance, review, and approval of subcontracted scopes of work, installation procedures, test procedures, and Electrical System related design change notices (DCNs). Ensure team member deliverables are completed on time and according to the agreed schedule. Respond to owner drawing comments, field comments, inspection concerns or other issues. Track open technical issues throughout the design of new build vessels. Guide and assist engineers with resolving them and elevate issues to the department manager when necessary. Interface with engineers, owner, classification society, and design partner to solve open owner technical issues and class comments. Review and approve design changes proposed by design partner. Process owner change requests, prepare change proposals and estimates. Hold meetings to support and enable the above activities. Travel domestically and internationally to coordinate efforts of design partners and vendors in order to facilitate progress of design, and resolve outstanding design issues. May be given design responsibility for a limited number of ship systems. Perform other related duties as required and assigned. COMPETENCIES Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both verbal and written Decision making/problem solving Leadership Integrity Strategic thinking Conflict resolution SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY Individual will be responsible for coordinating the activities of a portion of the Electrical Systems and Outfitting Engineering Department. This position will require overseeing the daily activities of the Electrical Systems and Outfitting Engineering Department when the Engineering Manager is out of the office. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering is preferred; however, candidates with a technical diploma and 10+ years' experience in ship design and/or construction may also be considered. Minimum 5 years' experience in shipbuilding, system design, manufacturing, or construction is required. Proficiency with MS Office and CAD systems such as AutoCAD. Knowledge of and experience with Power, Lighting, Automation, Navigation and communication systems and equipment such as Generators, Switchboards, Control Consoles and Navigation required. Knowledge/experience concerning basic and detail ship design. Knowledge/experience concerning modern shipbuilding practices. Experience with classification society rules for new construction, IMO regulations, US Coast Guard requirements, as well as International experience or familiarity with European and/or Asian shipbuilding standards 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. *Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Electrical Systems and Outfitting Engineering Department Team Leader should expect to engage in occasional field work in the shipyard's fabrication shops, dry docks, warehouses, and onboard the vessel. They should be willing to work in an industrial setting, during all four seasons, and in all types of weather. They should be able to perform extended walking or standing, climbing of multiple flights of stairs or ladders, bending, stooping, climbing, working on scaffolding, and in tight spaces. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who cannot perform these functions. POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK This is an onsite, full-time salaried position. Standard schedule is 9 hour days Monday through Thursday and 4 hours on Friday. Flexible start times are available. Work will be performed in the Philly Shipyard office. Occasionally may be required to work after hours and from home to support meetings with other time zones. 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. 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. Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2024-11-05