DescriptionAre you passionate about being at the forefront of emerging technologies in the maritime and offshore industries?
ABS is a leading Classification Society driven by its mission to promote the security of life and property and preserve the natural environment. In fulfilling this mission, ABS leads research and develops guidance and requirements focused on the safety of implementing new technology in the marine and offshore environment.
As a Marine/ Mechanical / Environmental Engineer, you will be actively engaged in driving industry-leading research and development associated with machinery and systems for marine and offshore applications.
What You Will Do:
- Lead research and assess the maturity of new technologies in the marine industry related to carbon capture, CO2 transportation, non-carbon/ low carbon-based fuels, renewable energies including different machinery and systems etc.).
- Establish guidance and classification requirements for the marine and offshore industry on the application of new technology.
- Support ABS technical community on queries regarding different onboard mechanical equipment and systems.
- Maintain and demonstrate thought leadership through technical publications and presentations.
- Participate in industry societies to develop and enhance technical capabilities.
- Remains knowledgeable of new scientific methods and developments affecting the technical scope of assigned responsibilities and recommends changes in engineering processes and programs as warranted by such developments.
- Devises new approaches to problems encountered and recommends changes in methods, procedures, or design where necessary.
- Monitors the technical quality, content, consistency, continuity, and timeliness of action of all assigned projects.
- Maintains liaison with other engineering specialists, internally and externally.
- Assist Principal Engineer and/or immediate superior in developing qualification statements, proposals, bids, and other presentation materials.
- Promotes ABS Quality System within an assigned group of engineers.
What You Will Need:
Education and Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years relevant engineering experience in the energy industry, shipyard, design/consulting company, shipping/oil company, university, or classification society.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ marine/ environmental engineering or other related discipline; M.S. is preferred.
- Having experience or knowledge with AI as it relates to mechanical/maritime concepts is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of onboard machinery and systems is a plus, including emerging technologies such as carbon capture (both pre- and post-combustion), CO2 transportation, ammonia crackers, methane reformers, methane slip, renewable energies, electrolyzers, and energy-saving devices. Also, basic understanding of marine piping systems (e.g., fresh water, sea water, lubrication oil, fuel oil, compressed air, hydraulic system, cryogenics piping, etc.
- Knowledge of general mechanical systems.
- General knowledge of environmental engineering.
- Awareness of alternative marine fuels, such as hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, synthetic fuel, and biofue,l etc.
- Awareness of fuel cell technology and application.
- Awareness of emerging technologies and trends in the marine industry, including emerging engines, fuels, power generation, and energy savings.
- Strong communicator with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent command of the English language.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others.
- Ability to learn the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.
Reporting Relationships:
This position reports to a Senior or Manager level position or above.
