Marine Electrical Power & Propulsion Expert
China, Shanghai
Experience: From 4 years
Shipbuilding
Introduction
Are you an experienced marine electrical professional with expertise in electric power and propulsion systems? This opportunity will see you apply your expertise across marine electrical power, electric propulsion, energy management, automation and energy storage, supporting complex newbuilding projects.
What are you going to do
As an Electric Power & Propulsion Expert, you will:
- Act as the technical expert in marine electrical power systems, electric propulsion, energy management, automation and energy storage.
- Provide technical support across the Newbuilding department.
- Analyse power network and automation system designs and propose improvements.
- Develop and review functional descriptions and operating philosophies, including operator-focused HMI design.
- Review and challenge commissioning and testing procedures proposed by equipment manufacturers and shipyards.
- Propose and regularly review a continuous performance improvement plan.
- Attend sea trials or vessels in operation when required.
- Share expertise with other engineers and contribute to company standards, guidelines and drawing approvals.
- Work in accordance with the company's Integrated Management System (IMS), applicable international rules and regulations, and quality, health, safety, environmental and ethics policies.
Essential skills and knowledge
You will have one of the following qualifications:
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering;
- Marine Electrician diploma; or
- Combined Mechanical and Electrical Marine Engineer diploma.
You will also have:
- At least 5 years of relevant experience as a marine electrician on electrically powered vessels; on commercial vessels with advanced power systems such as diesel generators, shaft generators or turbo generators; on complex offshore oil and gas plants; or in the design of electric power and propulsion systems.
- Experience in the design, maintenance or operation of electric power and propulsion, batteries, energy management and automation systems.
- Knowledge of maritime regulations.
- Fluent English.
- Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- A proactive, curious, persistent and methodical approach with strong problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good spoken, written and presentation skills.
- A respectful, collaborative approach to working with others.