Commissioning Engineer – Propulsion, Electrical, & Mechanical Systems

Franklin, United StatesOn-site

Responsibilities

Support all marine engineering operations across vessels while in production and initial testing prior to delivery
Troubleshoot diesel engines, water jets, and auxiliary systems
Oversee commissioning, testing, and acceptance of vessel systems at shipyard
Ensure all necessary maintenance is completed on vessel machinery
Work a rotating on-call schedule to support vessels while underway and respond to operational issues
Manage and oversee inventory and ordering of spare parts
Lead the creation and standardization of planned maintenance schedules
Develop engineering processes and procedures for vessels prior to and post launch
Coordinate with shipyard, vendors, and internal teams during construction and refit periods
Ensure compliance with USCG, STCW, and all applicable regulatory requirements
Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex engineering issues across vessels REQUIRED
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures

Have a strong grasp on vessel engineering systems with the ability to work independently on issues.
Experience with Caterpillar, Cummins, Wärtsilä, Mitsubishi or similar
Waterjet propulsion experience
OEM certification or ability to obtain
Experience with newbuild commissioning, vessel operations and maintenance
Experience with autonomous or unmanned systems Prior
experience working with the DoD or other government agencies PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to operate in daylight, low-light, and night conditions using marine navigation systems and visual cues
Ability to perform physically demanding work i.e. stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time including up to 12 hours/day
Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
Ability to work in a hot and humid environment and follow safe practices to stay hydrated
Must be able to work in a shipyard environment, including indoor fabrication shops, onboard vessels under construction, and outdoor areas exposed to changing weather conditions.