HVAC Production Engineer

Hanwha Philly Shipyard; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is seeking an HVAC Production Engineer to resolve production and regulatory issues, interfacing with production, planning, procurement, and design partners. About 50% field work and 50% office work will be required.

The role involves designing changes, reviewing drawings and BOMs, and supporting regulatory interactions with USCG and other agencies throughout vessel construction. Training and collaboration across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Naval Architecture; or an Associate’s degree with 4 years’ shipbuilding experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and 2D CAD systems such as AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with the metric system.
• At least 2 years of HVAC design/installation experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD (Aveva PDMS/Marine or Tribon) is a plus.
• ERP experience, e.g., SAP, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform field engineering for HVAC/refrigeration systems, including onboard investigations and documentation.
• Review and approve drawings, BOMs, and changes; ensure accuracy with design and yard standards.
• Create and distribute engineering work packages per schedule; support owner change orders.
• Interface with class, USCG, FDA, and regulatory agencies to resolve inspections/requirements.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, dock tests, and sea trials for HVAC systems.
• Collaborate with planning and production to sequence installation of accommodation and insulation.

Skills

Communication

Task management

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Strategic thinking

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate in Eng. Tech (Marine/Mech/Naval)

Tools

AutoCAD

Aveva PDMS

Aveva Marine

Tribon

SAP

Job description

The HVAC Production Engineer will help to resolve production and regulatory issues. They will interface with various parties including production, planning, procurement, other engineering departments, design subcontractors, owner, classification society, and USCG to complete these activities.

About 50% of the time will be in the field and 50% in the office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
• Perform field engineering activities for HVAC and refrigeration systems. Respond to issues by going onboard the vessel to investigate and document the issue. Interface with production supervisors or workers as appropriate
• Create Design Change Notice packages for revised drawings or Corrective Action Notices to resolve issues. Create supporting drawings, sketches, or markups using Adobe, 2D or 3D CAD if necessary. Enter purchase requisitions as appropriate
• Document material non-conformances or other issues with purchased material and equipment for feedback through the purchasing department or partner
• Review and approve production installation drawings, manufacturing drawings, and bills of material. Check for accuracy against basic/detail design, yard and project standards, 3D model, previous vessels, and any known design changes. Identify any missing equipment or parts, interferences, production or regulation issues. Interface with other engineers or design partner for revision. Upload into document management and ERP systems
• Create and distribute engineering Work Packages according to assigned schedule
• Assist with development and implementation of owner change order requests
• Communicate with class, USCG, FDA and any other required regulatory agency to resolve any regulatory or inspection issues raised during construction of the vessel
• Assist with the startup and commissioning of HVAC and refrigeration systems. Participate in dock testing and possibly Sea Trials. Document any issue and revise procedures accordingly. Assist with resolution of technical issues as needed
• Participate and provide input to build method planning process. Interface with Planning and Production teams to determine correct timing and discipline for installation of all accommodation and insulation parts and equipment
• Participate in weekly “Prep Team” cross-functional meetings. Present installation drawings to meeting participants, discuss, review, and record any requested changes by Production or Planning
• Create and maintain equipment Installation Procedures to explain complex installation processes
• Write Scope of Work documents to support tender of subcontracted labor
• Maintain working knowledge and monitor development of classification and regulatory rules and requirements
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage assigned tasks according to the schedule with minimal oversight
• Ability to multi-task several ongoing issues and assigned tasks
• Detail oriented
• Strategic thinking
• Ability to work as a team member

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Naval architecture, or Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting or equivalent with 4 years’ experience in shipbuilding
• Proficiency with MS Office and 2D CAD systems, such as AutoCAD
• Proficiency with metric system
• At least 2 years of experience with design or installation of HVAC systems and duct work
• Industrial HVAC system experience is preferred
• Experience with using a 3D CAD system. Experience with Aveva PDMS, Aveva Marine, or Tribon is a plus
• Experience with an ERP system such as SAP is a plus
• Knowledge/experience concerning modern shipbuilding practices is a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The HVAC Production Engineer should expect to engage in regular field work in the shipyard's fabrication shops, dry docks, warehouse, and onboard vessels as part of the above activities . 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, salaried position. Monday through Friday with flexible start time.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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