Engineer, Field Service

Irving Shipbuilding; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in shipbuilding is seeking an Engineer to design and plan processes for high-quality ship construction and delivery. The role involves working with 3D models, resolving engineering defects, and identifying risks and improvement opportunities. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Engineering and some exposure to the marine field.

Qualifications

• Understanding of applicable standards with guidance.
• Some exposure to marine field through work experience or academic study.

Responsibilities

• Originate deliverables under supervision of a licensed P.Eng.
• Review Detail Design information using 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Identify risks and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
As an Engineer you will design and plan processes, tools, and equipment needed for high quality, efficient planning, construction, repair, testing/commissioning, and delivery of ships, applying practical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
An Engineer works independently with general supervision. An Engineer may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices. They will be expected to work in an assigned job scope in theoretical, practical, and/or lean engineering disciplines in a shipbuilding environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Originate, under the supervision of a licensed P.Eng, deliverables in an assigned job scope area.
• Review Detail Design information using the 3D model, 2D drawings, and Production bill of materials.
• Review and resolve engineering defects related to the ships design
• Identify risks associated within their job scope area, their function, or the broader Engineering Discipline
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within their job scope area and the broader Engineering discipline.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng) or equivalent;
• Understanding of how to apply standards applicable to role, with guidance;
• General awareness of shipyard disciplines (hull structure, ship arrangements, ship piping systems, propulsion, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, producibility, manufacturing);
• Some exposure to or interest in marine field through work experience (e.g. co-op) or academic study;
• Read blueprints, navigate within a 3D model and/or simulation of the ship;
• Develop or markup drawings; technical investigation and data analysis under supervision;
• Analytical problem solving under supervision; Develop presentations and reports.