Marine Project Support Engineer

Marine Project Support Engineer

Marine Project Support Engineer
Location: Beaufort, NC
Salary Range: DOE
Employment Type: Full Time
Office: Beaufort
Description: PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Assist the Marine staff with Planning, managing and project engineering the Marine Systems projects. Assist the Marine Team with maintaining project profitability and insure the proper application of Caterpillar engines, propulsion systems, steering systems and generators. Insure adherence to specifications through selection and procurement of equipment. Provide technical information for sales staff and start-up technicians through on-line sources and contacts such as CAT factory personnel. Provides individualized technical information/support to the GP Marine Sales Associates, customers and OEMs via in person or through telephone or electronic communications;


NATURE AND SCOPE:

? Provides Technical review assistance and applications guidance of projects accepted by Marine Sales Operations Manager. Read specifications and documents related to job and compare to sales staff "take off". To catch any misapplication/mistake, hidden cost and to find if possible a better way to do the job (i.e. maintain or increase profit).

? Assist with Technical reviews of projects with Project Coordinators that are established into the project tracking system. Highlight specific items on specification, general review.

? Review all technical information. Review project time collected data and verify validity to insure correct project information is given out.

? Interface with vendors and OEMs for technical compliance and feasibility of product offerings to meet project plans and specifications.

? Create and assemble project technical submittal in accordance with project needs, plans, and specifications. Insure timely submittal production and approval through the OEM/engineer/owner.

? Conducts on-site visitation of projects as needed to prepare for Marine equipment installation. Notifies installing OEM(s) and or boat yard of site deficiencies that must be corrected prior to start-up. Provides technical assistance and support to Start-Up personnel, OEMs, Engineers, captains or owners as needed.

? Coordinates start-up schedule and training schedule of GP Start-Up Technicians.

? Provides daily/weekly project team updates insuring all sales staff, engineering staff, administration staff is on clear communications about sales project status, problems and profit margins.

? Responsible for accurate and complete Start-Up documentation and its timely entry into the Service Systems through the Gregory Poole Service Department.

? Responsible for all Vessel data entry into Marine OEMSI systems for Cat.

? Responsible for drawings for projects and installations as necessary via use of AUTCAD and Cat and other vendor drawings.

? Maintains a visible presence at Start-Ups to reinforce our customer commitment on an as needed basis.

? Develops a completion deficiencies ?punch list? through OEM, Engineer and customer feedback and insures that the items on the list are resolved in a expeditious and judicious manner.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:
Four year engineering degree, preferably mechanical.


Work Experience:
At least two years projects administration with exposure to marine system applications, propulsion systems, intricate details of engine, generator applications.

Physical:
Must be able to sit for long periods using PC software and talking on the telephone. Must be able to travel routinely (air and car) to visit customer locations as needed.

Other:
Must have intermediate/advance skills preferably in MS Word, Excel and Access, as well as CAD software experience.


This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties.