Principal Engineer

Company description:

Protecting the sovereignty of boundaries while responding rapidly to evolving maritime and security threats are paramount to our customers. We design and build a range of vessels for modern naval forces around the world.

Drawing on our in-house engineering expertise and experiences, we are a partner of choice for shipbuilding, shiprepair and conversion of a range of commercial vessels.

The technology behind our production processes also ensures a high level of precision and quality in the vessels we deliver.

Job description:

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team in design and engineering of projects by planning and scheduling work
• To generate list of drawing/document specific to each project
• To ensure timely issuance of drawings and documents
• Prepare technical specifications for equipment procurement and perform technical evaluation of vendor's bid
• Prepare and review HVAC System and Coordination of Drawings and Bill of Material for Approval, Working and As-Built
• Arrange for Material Take Off of equipment, ducting component and instrumentation
• Prepare and review machinery layout arrangement
• Perform Cooling/Heat Load, duct sizing, pressure drop and acoustics calculations according to ISO/ASHRAE standards.
• Manage and check technical information of external suppliers of equipment and systems and coordinate/cooperate with engineers from other trades in the organization
• To check drawings/documents and material list and ensure that they conform to contractual technical specifications, installation control documents, Classification and Statutory Rules/Regulations
• Participate in tests and trials, where required
• Liaise with ship owners and surveyors.
• Ensure that all design issues raised by owner, Class and Flag on drawings and documents are timely and properly captured in Action Item Register for follow-up actions.
• To advise on any technical issues that require resolution
• Monitor progress on projects under control
• Actively check the accuracy and quality of all work
• Keep abreast with current technological developments and products
• Keep abreast with Classifications Rules, military and industrial standards relevant to design activities
• Assist to identify competency development requirement for department and to implement agreed competency improvement plan
• Take on the role of mentor to accelerate staff development
• To foster strong teams and teamwork within the section and throughout EDC.
• Collaborate with other EDC department to improve quality coordination, productivity and cost control
• To provide proper and adequate supervision of all subordinates which takes into account their skills, knowledge and experience
• Support other in-house departments and external parties, where required, by providing specialist technical advice and information
• Assist in the development of new designs and design concepts.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of international design codes, Classification/Statutory Rules and Regulations
• Engineering Design Project Management skills
• Knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD and AVEVA Outfit Modules as well as knowledge of AVEVA

Requirements:

• At least a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical/Marine Engineering.
• At least 5-8 years experience in engineering design and/or Classifications Societies and/or HVAC engineering design in Marine/Offshore/Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of international design codes, Classification/Statutory Rules and Regulations
• Engineering Design Project Management skills
• Knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems
• Strong Leadership and Interpersonal skills

Other Information:

• Location: Benoi Road (Island-wide transport provided)
• 5 days work week
• Working Hours: 7.25am-5pm