Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid)

Industry – Shipping

Title – Mechanical Engineer

Type (Contract to Hire/Contract) – Full-Time

Location – Spring, TX (3 days onsite – 2 days remote)

Pay Rate - $120-150k/annum

Must-haves:

• At LEAST 3 years relevant engineering experience
• MS in Engineering (chemical, environmental, mechanical, naval, or marine)
• Experience in carbon capture
  • Offshore is preferred, but more recent/niche, so land-based is fine
    • Look for keywords like "storing" or "loading" or "post-combustion" or "pre-combustion" with this experience; chemical engineers are most likely to have it

• Basic understanding of CO2 transportation (not exclusive to marine transportation)

• Basic renewable energy experience (solar or wind)
• Alternative fuels experience (hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, synthetic fuel, biofuel, etc..)

Plusses:

• Maritime experience
• Background in working for a classification society 
• Background in R&D engineering

What You Will Need:

Education & Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years relevant engineering experience in the energy industry, shipyard, design/consulting company, shipping/oil company, university, or classification society.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ marine/ chemical/ environmental engineering or other related discipline; M.S. is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of onboard machinery and systems including evolving technologies e.g., Carbon capturing (both pre and post combustion), CO2 transportation. The knowledge of ammonia crackers, methane reformers, methane slip, renewable energies, electrolyzer, energy saving devices etc. is a plus.  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
• Awareness of alternative marine fuels, such as hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, synthetic fuel and biofuel etc.
• Awareness of fuel cells 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.

Benefits:

ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.