HVAC Field Engineer

Job Title: HVAC Field Engineer Department: Engineering

FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Engineering Manager

We are an ISO certified leader in the Navy, Marine, and Off-Shore markets providing innovative Electro-Mechanical, HVAC/R, Fire Suppression, and Electric Propulsion Systems. We are currently expanding our staff of professionals to support and accelerate business growth. This is a full-time position. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic company with an excellent reputation throughout the Marine Industry.

Summary

The HVAC/R Mechanical Engineer plays a critical role in meeting our policy of supporting the continued success of our customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures that large, new HVAC/R system designs and/or overhaul of existing HVAC/R system designs, and the associated construction processes satisfy requirements and are provided, reviewed, approved and managed for change in a manner that supports the ship building program objectives.
• Provides the basis for satisfactory acceptance of the HVAC/R systems through production, test and delivery.
• Ensures requirements are fulfilled and support given to permit the efficient and effective build of the HVAC/R systems in the ships.
• Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the support staff and subcontractors for the project.
• Providing training to all parties involved regarding government and regulatory requirements, related guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Specific skills may vary based on assigned programs.
• Reviewing and interpreting system specifications and data.
• Developing and providing written information including estimates, proposals, technical data, procedures, and tests.
• Acting as a communication interface with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, management, and all internal company departments.
• Managing the project from start-up to closeout
• Managing sub-contractors including schedules, contracts, and scope of work.
• Administration of system drawings and diagrams.
• Research, analyze, design, implement and troubleshoot new materials, construction methods, systems and components.
• Oversees shipboard installation, commissioning, and turnover of HVAC/R systems.

Required education and experience (minimum requirements):

• BS Mechanical Engineering or HVAC/R Engineering with 1-5 years' experience in marine HVAC/R design or production or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge in a marine HVAC/R systems design and production environment or trade experience/responsibility for design and construction of large, complex land based HVAC/R systems.
• Skill in calculation and designing of HVAC/R systems.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory body rules (USCG, ABS, SOLAS).
• Experience with HVAC/R installation and inspection on-board ships.
• Excellent electronic (email) communications skills.
• Basic understanding of AutoCad skills.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to gain U.S. Security Clearance.
• Undergo and pass a drug screening and background check.

Desired Experience:

• Involvement in design and installation of marine or offshore HVAC/R installations.
• HVAC/R system commissioning experience.
• Experience with HVAC/R energy saving practices.
• Working knowledge of shipboard systems and equipment.
• Familiarity with ship design and terminology.
• Competencies/Abilities/Demonstrated Behaviors listening, standing alone, dealing with ambiguity, peer relationships, approachability, problem solving, planning, project/process management, ethic & values, customer focus, good written communications, good presentation/verbal skills, quick/willing learner, business acumen, directing others, organizing, interpersonal savvy.