Engineer II
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Houston, Texas
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Houston, Texas
POSTED
Today
Individual will support U.S. government agencies (US Navy, US Military Sealift Command (MSC), US Coast Guard, MARAD, NOAA, etc.) by performing various classification and certification services for surface vessels.
An individual will need to be a U.S. Citizen. Must have or be able to attain a security clearance.
What You Will Do:
- Under the supervision of an experienced engineer or engineering manager, performs detailed engineering review of machinery plans as assigned for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations, and contract commitments.
- Prepare calculations by hand or using computer-aided engineering tools for various vessel machinery.
- Prepare technical reports and work with other engineers to find resolutions to problems.
- Maintain the technical quality, content, consistency, continuity, and timeliness of action of all assigned projects to ABS standards.
- Implements and maintains ABS Quality System requirements relative to responsibilities after undergoing ABS Quality System training.
- Communicates the status of the current workload to all appropriate members of the team to ensure the needs of the clients will be met.
- Works as a team member within the group but may work most of the time autonomously.
Education and Experience
- B.S. degree in Marine, Mechanical Engineering, or other related disciplines.
- 2 years of related engineering experience in a shipyard, design/consulting office, shipping/oil company, or a classification society.
- Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software.
- Knowledge of related technical disciplines required.
- The ability to identify, analyze, and propose solutions to problems (i.e., the competence to demonstrate complex problem-solving skills).
- Good command of the English language.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
Professional or chartered engineer license.
Reporting Relationships:
The incumbent reports to a senior-level engineer or technical manager. This position does not have any direct reports.
Notice:
This position requires access to information that is subject to control by the Export Administration Regulations and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Any offer of employment shall be contingent upon the Company's verification that the candidate is a "U.S. Person" or upon the receipt of all necessary export licenses or authorizations that may be required by U.S. export control laws. "U.S. Persons" are defined as U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders), or any individual granted protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)), including asylees and refugees. In the event a candidate refuses or cannot otherwise provide the necessary information for the Company to determine whether such licenses may be required, or for the Company to obtain any required licenses, the Company shall maintain the exclusive right to discontinue the application process and/or withdraw any contingent offer that has been made.
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