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Philly Shipyard Inc

Coatings Engineer

Wilmington, DE · On-site

The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required ... Develop and maintain Paint Specifications, including interfacing with owner, design partner ...

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Wilmington, DE · On-site

$78K - $123K/yr

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Ship Owner Representative position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Ship Owner Representative, you need in-depth knowledge of maritime operations, vessel management, and relevant shipping regulations, often supported by a degree in maritime studies or marine engineering. Familiarity with technical systems such as fleet management software, International Safety Management (ISM) codes, and classification society portals is typically required. Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and communication abilities help representatives effectively coordinate with ship crews, port agents, and regulatory authorities. These skills are crucial for ensuring vessels operate efficiently, remain compliant, and reflect the owner's best interests in all transactions.

What does a typical day look like for a Ship Owner Representative, and who do they interact with most frequently?

A typical day for a Ship Owner Representative involves monitoring vessel operations, addressing crew or technical issues, coordinating with port agents, and ensuring compliance with maritime regulations. You will regularly interact with ship captains and crew, technical managers, port authorities, and sometimes cargo clients, acting as the key liaison between the ship owner and operational stakeholders. The role may also involve occasional travel to ports or vessels, depending on the fleet and company structure. Success in this position hinges on your ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively across diverse teams, and swiftly resolve operational challenges.

What is a Ship Owner Representative job?

A Ship Owner Representative acts as the on-site liaison between the shipowner and various stakeholders, such as port authorities, shipyards, and crew members. They oversee vessel operations, ensure compliance with regulations, coordinate maintenance and repairs, and protect the owner's interests. Their role is crucial in ensuring smooth operations, cost efficiency, and regulatory adherence while maintaining communication between all parties involved in the ship's management.

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Coatings Engineer

Coatings Engineer

Philly Shipyard Inc

Wilmington, DE • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
  • Assist in ship concept development and bid process by developing paint area estimates
  • Support initial marketing design activities by coordinating technical clarifications with the Owner, design partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders as required.
  • Develop and maintain Paint Specifications, including interfacing with owner, design partner, coatings vendor, and regulatory bodies as appropriate
  • Develop Tripartite agreement for approval by all signature authorities
  • Develop Painting Codes for use by sub suppliers for manufacturing materials
  • Work with the Procurement Department to prepare bid comparisons between multiple vendors
  • Work with design partner and Paint Department to establish paint area and quantity estimates
  • Develop and maintain Purchase Order Specifications for coatings
  • Work with Procurement and Production Departments to track paint product usage against forecast estimates
  • Develop cost and man-hour estimates for paint system changes
  • Work with the Paint Department managers to evaluate improvements to the coating systems to reduce cost and man-hours
  • Prepare Coating Technical Files, UWILD Documentation, and other document deliverables as required
  • Develop material storage and protection plan for use by Material Control for equipment with extended storage durations
  • Develop coatings work packages for use by production
  • Use 3D modeling software to create supporting views and sketches
  • Prepare templates for hull markings
  • Provide field support for coatings
  • Perform field QA activities and block inspections as needed to support production, quality, and project requirements if necessary
  • Answer questions and help resolve issues
  • Analyze shipyard VOC statistics for reporting to local EPA
  • Coordinate any rework of incorrectly painted outfitting
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES
  • Excellent written and presentation skills coupled with strong interpersonal and team building capabilities across different functional areas and cultures
  • Decision making and problem solving
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Willingness and ability to work as a team member
  • Flexibility to support field QA activities and block inspections when required, while maintaining coating engineering responsibilities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering is preferred. Candidates with a technical diploma and 5+ years’ experience in ship design and construction may also be considered
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in marine industry, or worked as a Service Engineer, technical support or similar background
  • Minimum of 2 years’ practical experience at a shipyard or in a consulting firm
  • Knowledge and experience with various coating systems utilized in marine applications
  • NACE Coating Inspector Program Level 1 preferred, Level 2 a plus
  • Proficiency with MS Office, including MS Word and MS Excel
  • International experience or familiarity with Korean Shipbuilding Standards is a plus
  • Proficiency with MS Office and CAD systems such as AutoCAD
  • Knowledge and experience concerning modern shipbuilding practices is a plus
  • Experience with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Steel Vessel Rules, IMO Regulations, and US Coast Guard Requirements is a plus
  • International experience or familiarity with European and/or Asian Shipbuilding Standards is a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.
*Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO-FREE facility.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.

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