Engineer

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

- Develops mechanical techniques, procedures, and application of mechanical equipment to problems involving fabrication of metals, utilizing knowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys, and engineering principles.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop, coordinate, and monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and Operation of product designs.

- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer generated reports.

- Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

- Supervise and coordinate activities of machine shop personnel engaged in machining metallic and nonmetallic work pieces to produce, maintain, or repair crane parts.

- Oversee Installation, Operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.

- Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition.

- Create job scope, write engineering letter and project proposition to correct crane deficiencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- At least a 4 year Degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil, etc. or industry related experience.

Safety Requirements

Physical Requirements of the Job:

- Language - Must be able to write and speak English

- Climbing - multiple flights of stairs throughout the day

- Drug and Alcohol Screen - GCS has a “Zero Tolerance” program

- Tuberculosis Testing – Some company’s may require TB screening

- Pulling - your own weight along a vertical ladder or horizontal plain

- Lifting - Able to lift 50 lbs. and more with a helper or mechanical assistance

- Dexterity - Job will entail good manual dexterity of fingers with small and large parts

- Grip Strength - Will need to hold your own body weight for a 10-second proficiency exam on a swing rope from boat to platform (Simulated)

Additional Job Requirements for Safety:

- H2s

- Swimming - must know how and could be exposed to sea life

- Heights (Acrophobia) - Able to fly and work at heights to 200’

- High Heat Environments – will work in outdoors, direct sunlight

- Service Vessel Travel - 1-18 hours by boat to other offshore facilities

- Environment - Must be able to work offshore for extended periods of time, wet, hot, working at heights

- Air Travel 1-4 hours by helicopter to offshore facilities longer for deep water platforms

- Confined Spaces - (Claustrophobia) enclosed areas e.g. quarters, pedestals, barges, boats

- Weather - High winds, rain, lightning, rough seas, cold temperatures, high humidity, direct sunlight, dehydration caution

- Hours of operation - must be able to work when required for extended periods of time, weekends

- Transfers –From vessel to platforms and reverse

- Hydration - summer months drink plenty of liquids throughout the day e.g. 4oz every 15 minutes

- Hitch Work – Strenuous work 12 hour days 7 - 14 days straight and possible extended periods

- PPE - don long sleeved FR clothing, harness & lanyard, steel-toed boots, hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, sun screen recommended and sometimes a personal floatation device or work vest and tools. (This will increase body heat and overall weight)

- Teamwork – responsible for seeing and owning safety hazards, unsafe acts, writing stop cards

- Safety Initiatives - follow policies, protocols, guidelines to support company safety initiatives

Safety Training Requirements:

- Business Ethics

- H2s (As needed)

- Dropped Objects

- OSHA Offshore Exam

- Marine Trash & Debris (as needed)

- Various OSHA Movies

- Fire Watch (As needed)

- ISNetworld Access Card

- Confined Space (As needed)

- Fall Protection & Fall Rescue

- Safeland/Safegulf or Rig Pass

- ExxonMobil TB Training (As Needed)

- Global Harmonization Systems (GHS)

- Helicopter Underwater Escape (HUET)

- Gas Detector & Calibration (As needed)

- Gulf Coast Safety Basic Plus (As needed)

- Operator Specific Safety Training (As needed)

- Behavioral Based Safety & Stop Cards (BBS & SC)

- Safety Environmental Management Systems (SEMS II)

- Potential Incidence of Non Compliance List (PINC List)

- Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)

- Gulf Crane Services Safety Manual (OSHA 1910 General Industry)

- Tropical Basic Offshore Induction and Emergency (T-BOSIET) (As needed)