Electrical Engineering Technician jobs in Pensacola, FL

POSITION SUMMARY

The position involves daily production engineering support dealing with issues that arise from the installation and integration of shipboard electronics. Other key aspects involve limited design, troubleshooting, and problem-solving support for electrical power plant design on a government-funded ship design program. Work closely with the Engineering Departments as well as with Production, Project & Program Management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, the essential duties and responsibilities may be different than described.

• Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Serve as the focal point for all matters regarding the Electric Plant with production supervisors.
• Ability to check compliance with government regulations and perform any data analysis relevant to ship installed electrical equipment.
• Review electrical documents, diagrams, and analysis.
• Responsible for reviewing vendor and other types of information, using AutoCAD and function with other engineering tools used at ESG including FORAN and SHIPCONSTRUCTOR 3D modeling software, undertake work under the supervision and instructions by field engineering staff using requirements documents, ship specifications, shipyard standards, and regulatory body requirements.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure quality deliverables are submitted in accordance with the contract requirements.
• Assist in the production of detailed plans of action and deficiency reports to support the project objectives and schedules.
• Assist with construction planning support activities.
• Assist in the integration of the electrical engineering design in production and work closely with the shipyard’s electricians and craft superintendents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Facilitate communications of issues and solutions within the assigned department.
• Interpret contract requirements.
• Prepare, check, and issue professional quality deliverables.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: 5 years of electrical shipbuilding experience required in the Marine electrical field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Working knowledge of control systems, electrical system arrangements, and cable routing. Experienced with reading ship construction drawings as they pertain to electrical systems/component installations to aid in problem-solving and troubleshooting issues brought up by production. Experience with ABS NVR is highly desired.

Skills: Intermediate to advanced level Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook experience required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, display attention to detail, and function as a team player.

Behavioral Attributes: Integrity, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and multi-tasking. Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job operates in a field office environment collocated by the vessels under construction. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax machines, and smartphones. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work on the ship with production dealing with questions and issues involving engineering ship construction documents/drawings. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the field office environment is low to moderate. While supporting production issues the employee will be in a ship production environment daily and will wear appropriate PPE, steel toe boots, and hearing protection are required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location