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Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding – Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Supporting the CREST Wind Service Operations Vessel (SOV) for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Program

The position supports the offshore wind Service Operations Vessel (SOV) currently under construction for the Virginia Wind / Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind program. The vessel is a Jones Act-compliant HAV 832 SOV design being constructed for the Crowley-ESVAGT CREST Wind joint venture and will support Siemens Gamesa offshore wind operations off the Virginia coast.

Position Summary

The Senior Mechanical Field Engineer provides hands-on waterfront engineering support during vessel construction, mechanical completion, commissioning, testing, and delivery activities aboard the SOV program.

This is not a traditional office-based design engineering role. The position is heavily field-oriented and requires daily interaction with production trades, commissioning teams, ABS surveyors, USCG representatives, subcontractors, and vessel management teams.

The engineer will split time between onboard vessel support and engineering office coordination while serving as a liaison between engineering and production to help resolve technical issues, support commissioning execution, validate system readiness, and maintain schedule progress.

The successful candidate must understand how marine systems are physically installed, tested, integrated, and operated aboard complex vessels.

Primary Areas of Support

The position directly supports the three core areas identified by FBS leadership:

1. Commissioning Oversight & Coordination

Support mechanical system turnover and commissioning readiness.

Coordinate testing and operational verification activities.

Assist commissioning teams with troubleshooting and issue resolution.

Validate system completion status prior to testing.

Coordinate mechanical test boundaries and lockout/tagout activities.

Support dock trials and sea trial preparation.

2. Engineering-to-Production Liaison Support

Serve as the daily interface between engineering teams and waterfront production groups.

Resolve installation conflicts and field engineering issues.

Support clarification of drawings, specifications, and work packages.

Coordinate technical responses to production questions.

Verify field conditions and support as-built validation activities.

3. Status Reporting & Technical Problem Resolution

Provide daily updates to engineering and program leadership.

Identify schedule risks and technical obstacles early.

Support deficiency tracking and closeout efforts.

Coordinate corrective actions with production, vendors, and subcontractors.

Assist with turnover documentation and final delivery readiness.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Mechanical Systems Integration

Support installation and commissioning of:

Propulsion systems

Thrusters

Auxiliary systems

Fuel systems

Cooling systems

HVAC systems

Hydraulic systems

Offshore support equipment

Pumps and piping systems

Verify installation compliance with ABS and USCG requirements.

Conduct onboard inspections and ship checks.

Commissioning & Testing Support

Support mechanical test execution and operational verification.

Assist with:

Pre-functional testing

Functional testing

Integrated systems testing

Dock trials

Sea trials

Coordinate with vendors and OEM representatives during startup activities.

Track deficiencies and support closure efforts.

Production & Waterfront Coordination

Work directly with:

Ship superintendents

Craft labor

Production management

Test teams

Planning teams

Vendors

Help sequence work to support commissioning schedules.

Resolve technical conflicts impacting production flow.

Regulatory & Quality Support

Support ABS inspections and regulatory reviews.

Verify work aligns with:

ABS requirements

USCG regulations

Vessel technical specifications

Offshore wind operational requirements

Support turnover package reviews and completion documentation.

Physical Job Requirements

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Daily onboard vessel access required.

Ability to:

Climb ladders

Traverse unfinished ship spaces

Enter confined spaces

Work in industrial shipyard environments

Combination office and waterfront work environment.

Extended work hours may be required during critical commissioning periods.

Education/Certification Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related discipline preferred.

Minimum 5–10 years supporting:

Vessel construction

Ship repair

Commissioning

Marine systems integration

Strong understanding of:

Marine mechanical systems

Shipyard production operations

Waterfront execution

Commissioning processes

Familiarity with:

ABS

USCG

DP systems preferred

Ability to read and interpret:

P&IDs

Mechanical drawings

Technical manuals

Ship specifications

Strong troubleshooting and coordination skills.

Preferred Experience

Offshore wind vessel experience.

DP vessel experience.

Experience supporting:

SOV vessels

OSVs

Offshore construction vessels

Complex commercial vessel builds

Previous shipyard waterfront support experience.