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This developmental position is intended for a recent graduate or currently enrolled in engineering studies who wants to learn the intricacies of shipbuilding through practical, hands-on exposure to fabrication, assembly, erection, outfitting, testing, commissioning, and vessel delivery. The Field Engineer helps and translate design information into executable field work, documents actual conditions, resolves routine technical questions under supervision, and develops the judgment needed to support safe, quality, and on-schedule construction.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nSupport production personnel by interpreting drawings, specifications, bills of material, vendor information, and work packages under the direction of experienced engineering and production leaders.\nObserve and learn shipbuilding sequence and trade interfaces, including structural fabrication, module assembly, vessel erection, piping, electrical installation, machinery, outfitting, testing, and commissioning.\nPerform regular field walkdowns to verify installed conditions, identify interferences or discrepancies, photograph and document conditions, and communicate findings to the responsible supervisor or engineer.\nAssist with resolving routine design-to-field questions, requesting clarification when design intent, dimensions, routing,\nmaterial, or access is unclear.\nMark up drawings and maintain red lines for as-built documentation; support the controlled incorporation of approved field changes into project records.\nAssist in planning system routing and equipment installation so that structure, piping, electrical, ventilation, machinery,\nand access requirements are coordinated.\nSupport preparation and maintenance of work packages, material lists, installation sketches, test documentation, punch lists, deficiency lists, and turnover records.\nTrack assigned technical issues, drawing revisions, material needs, vendor questions, and field actions through closure.\nParticipate in production, planning, engineering, quality control, and project meetings; provide clear status updates supported by current field information.\nHelp verify that materials, equipment, and components match approved drawings, specifications, purchase information,\nand intended installation locations.\nAssist with inspections, testing, commissioning, acceptance activities, and closure of punch-list items in coordination with Quality and project leadership. \nIdentify opportunities to improve constructability, sequencing, access, productivity, quality, and prevention of rework, then elevate recommendations through the proper approval process.\nLearn and follow applicable company procedures, shipyard safety requirements, quality-system controls, contractual\nspecifications, and regulatory or classification requirements.\nMaintain organized field notes, photographs, calculations, logs, and engineering records in accordance with document-control requirements.\nPerform other engineering and construction-support duties assigned to build practical shipbuilding knowledge and support project execution.\nEducation/Experience\nAssociate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university program or currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or a closely related engineering discipline.\nPractical experience is required and may be demonstrated through a college co-op, internship, senior design project, laboratory work, machine or fabrication shop experience, construction, industrial maintenance, military technical service, electrical or mechanical installation, marine work, or similar hands-on experience.\nAbility to read and understand basic engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, dimensions, and technical instructions.\nBasic understanding of mechanical or electrical systems and demonstrated interest in learning vessel construction and shipyard operations.\nWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Exposure to AutoCAD, 3D modeling, electrical design tools, or similar engineering software is preferred.\nAbility to communicate clearly with engineers, supervisors, craft personnel, vendors, inspectors, and project leadership.\nAbility to organize multiple assignments, maintain accurate records, follow issues to closure, and ask for guidance when required.\nMust be willing to spend substantial time in active production areas and learn through direct observation and field participation.\nKnowledge and Competencies to Be Developed\nShipyard organization, terminology, trade responsibilities, and construction workflow.\nBuild strategy and construction sequence from material receipt through vessel delivery.\nStructural fabrication, welding, assembly, erection, alignment, and dimensional control.\nMarine piping, machinery, electrical distribution, controls, cable routing, HVAC, outfitting, and equipment integration.\nConstructability review, system routing, access, maintainability, testing, and commissioning.\nDrawing control, as-built records, design changes, discrepancy reporting, and configuration management.\nQuality assurance, inspection points, nonconformance controls, corrective action, and prevention of rework.\nBasic project controls, including schedule awareness, material status, labor impacts, work-package readiness, and production constraints.\nApplicable ABS, U.S. Coast Guard, customer, contract, and company requirements under the guidance of qualified personnel.\nPhysical Requirements (Applicable to all including Administrative and Office-Based Roles)\nThe employee must have correctable vision to 20/40, however contact lenses are not permitted in certain production area positions.\nThe employee must pass the Ishihara test for color blindness and have the ability to read and understand safety symbols and colors, (i.e. red, yellow, green, etc.).\nThe employee must be able to stand, sit, walk, squat, kneel, stoop, or climb stairs or a ladder.\nThe employee must have good balance and the capability of standing on each foot for a period of 30 seconds or more.\nPhysical Responsibilities (Applicable to Trades, Production, and Field Supervisors Only)\nThe employee must pass a pulmonary function exam for positions requiring respiratory protection.\nThe employee must be able to perform overhead work, as necessary, with a full range of motion.\nThe employee must not be claustrophobic and may be required to work in confined spaces.\nThe employee must have the capability to maneuver through openings as small as 18 inches by 23 inches, and would need to be able to move and crawl into awkward positions.\nThe employee must be able to work in static positions for extended periods of time.\nThe employee must not have a fear of heights and may be required to work in an elevated environment (which could include heights of more than 50 feet) on scaffolding, from staging, planking, or a mechanical lift.\nThe employee must be able to carry tools and or equipment to their designated work area. They could include but are not limited to the tools associated with their trade, or others as designated by their responsibilities. The approximate weight could be as much as 75 pounds.\nWork Demands\nThe employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to respirator, hardhat, face shield, safety goggles, safety shoes (steel toe), safety harness, gloves or other protective clothing as determined by a Senesco Marine Job Hazard Analysis.\nThe employee must report all accidents or injuries to their supervisor and the Environmental Safety and Health Department.\nThe employee must report to their supervisor any and all damages to equipment, or broken and misused tools. \nThe employee may be working in several different areas and environments; this includes work inside and outside of buildings or structures.\nThe employee needs to work at a pace consistent with meeting company deadlines.\nDisclaimer\nThis is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. 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