Overview

Job Purpose / Objective

To lead the division and manage the day-to-day activities of the overall detail and production drawings in shipbuilding.

Key Points

• Experience with commercial ships (BC, VLCC, tankers, etc.)


• Experience in large shipyards with high-volume production output


• Experience in production design and large-scale shipbuilding


• Preference for candidates with greater exposure to AVEVA Marine software


• Experience in design and production of commercial ships such as VLCCs, tankers, barges and container ships

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the Naval Architecture discipline engineering functions for the department.


• Manage naval architects and provide guidance, where required, on discipline calculations such as lightship and centre of gravity (CoG).


• Develop and structure the department's engineering capabilities for the discipline in line with the work-stream's strategic development plan, recognising that engineering services are required in multiple locations for different types of projects.


• Ensure all engineering resources for the discipline are used effectively and efficiently, avoiding duplication of resources across facilities.


• Plan human resources for the discipline, and recruit and deploy resources across facilities and projects as required.


• Ensure the Customer's technical engineering requirements are identified and understood, and that the discipline meets its contractual obligations from an engineering perspective in all instances.


• Review basic designs provided by third parties on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects to ensure they meet the Customer's performance criteria.


• Manage subcontractors when engineering activities are outsourced.


• Establish and ensure the use of standard engineering details for the discipline.


• Contribute to employee development through training and mentoring.


• Support the commercial team with technical assistance on bids and proposals.


• Ensure the quality and accuracy of engineering deliverables.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering.

Professional Qualifications (Certifications & Accreditations)

• Preferred: additional certifications or courses in naval architecture engineering and project management.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Sound knowledge of international marine rules and regulations (IMO conventions and codes), classification society rules, flag state national rules, and industrial standards and guidelines.


• Exposure to 2D AutoCAD and 3D design tools such as AVEVA.


• Exposure to equipment sizing and calculations for jack-up rigs or ships.


• High-level interpersonal skills and the ability to operate in a multinational environment.


• Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate others towards continuous improvement.

Experience

• 13 to 20+ years in the engineering department of any shipbuilding company.

Languages

• Fluent written and spoken English.