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Weight Control Engineer (Hybrid Schedule Available)
Weight Control Engineer (Hybrid Schedule Available)Bollinger Shipyards • Metairie, LA, US
Weight Control Engineer (Hybrid Schedule Available)

Weight Control Engineer (Hybrid Schedule Available)

Bollinger Shipyards • Metairie, LA, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

For nearly a century, Bollinger Shipyards has created a legacy as a leading designer and builder of high-performance marine vessels. We are renowned for delivering top-quality construction, manufacturing, and repair services with a commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

We are seeking a dedicated Weight Control Engineer with a B.S. degree in Engineering and at least 18 months of relevant experience in mass properties or equivalent demonstrated competence. The candidate will develop and support weight control programs for new construction projects and maintain control over weight changes throughout the vessel's construction lifecycle.

Requirements

  • B.S. degree in Engineering
  • Minimum of 18 months of relevant experience in mass properties or equivalent demonstrated competence
  • Experience with GHS or similar software
  • Working knowledge and experience in basic stability of vessels and the understanding of the impacts a weight control program has on a program
  • Experience using ShipWeight software

Skills

  • Familiarity with SAWE recommended practices
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft products
  • Strong communication skills to work collaboratively within a team environment.

    • Responsibilities

  • Perform calculations to estimate weight of center of gravity from design drawings and 3D models
  • Prepare weight estimates in support of proposals and new construction programs in accordance with SAWE recommended practices and contractual requirements
  • Support meetings with internal and external stakeholders to present current state of weight estimate(s)
  • Monitor weight trends for new construction programs and recommend required action by engineering, production, and or program management
  • Recommend corrections for adverse weight and moment trends
  • Scope change proposals for weight and moment impact
  • Review vendor information received for weight compliance and incorporation into reports
  • Lead weight surveys for vessel inclines and launches
  • Supervise and plan a scale weighing program through the yard and integrate actual weights into developed weight database

    • Why Bollinger?

  • Competitive Pay
  • Hybrid Schedule Available
  • Cutting-Edge Projects
  • Positive Work Environment & Company Values

    • Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.

    Phone Number : (985) 532-7709

    Please apply in-person or contact the facility Human Resources Department for further information.

    Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.

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