Dynamic Positioning (DP) Engineer

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Let’s find you the right jobs faster Get Started Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Senior Engineer VolkerWessels Uk Ardencaple, Helensburgh (G84), G84 8HL Negotiable 2 weeks ago Senior Electrical Engineer - Water Sector Stantec Edinburgh, Midlothian 1 month ago Relocate to Australia Associate Director - Structural Engineer (NSQEP) AECOM Faslane, Helensburgh (G84) 1 month ago Principal Engineer - Overhead Lines (OHL) AECOM Glasgow, Lanarkshire 1 month ago Controls Engineer (Siemens/Rockwell) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Glasgow (G1), G1 £50000 - £60000 per annum 1 month ago Principal Engineer / Associate Director – High Voltage Cable Design and Engineering, Transmission and Distribution Atkins Glasgow, Lanarkshire 1 month ago Project Engineer Empower Talent Ltd Isle of Islay Up to £75,000 per annum 3 weeks ago Electrical Engineer TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED Scotland £750 - £800 per day 1 week ago Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector Stantec Leeds, West Yorkshire 1 month ago Commissioning Engineer (Controls/Automation) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Glasgow (G1), G1 £50000.00 - £55000 per annum 1 week ago Dynamic Positioning (DP) Engineer HSB Technical Ltd Scotland; Glasgow; Edinburgh; Aberdeen; Perth; Dundee; Paisley; Inverness; Falkirk; Fife; Stirling Permanent Contract; On-site Published: 1 day ago From £50,000 to £55,000 per annum Earning Potential: Circa £110,000 pe Apply Save Dynamic Positioning (DP) Engineer HSB Technical Ltd Apply Position: Dynamic Positioning (DP) Engineer Job ID: DP1 Location: You can be UK, Europe, Middle East or Singapore Based, / Worldwide Travel Rate/Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 Basic + Significant Offshore/Travel Earnings Earning Potential: Circa £110,000 per annum Working Pattern: Approximately 170 working days per year Type: Permanent HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Fire & Security sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas. We are looking for an experienced Dynamic Positioning (DP) Engineer to join a well-established marine engineering business providing specialist DP, controls and technical support to vessels worldwide. This is a highly field-based position suited to an engineer who enjoys international travel, technically challenging fault-finding and working directly on complex vessel control and Dynamic Positioning systems. Duties and responsibilities of the DP Engineer: Travel internationally to vessels, shipyards and offshore locations to provide DP engineering support. Diagnose, fault-find, service and repair Dynamic Positioning systems. Provide technical support across ICON DP and POSCON systems. Carry out DP system upgrades, modifications and installation support. Fault-find complex electrical, electronic and control system issues. Work with position reference systems and associated sensors. Support DP trials, FMEA activities and vessel system testing. Commission and test systems following repair, upgrade or installation. Work across associated marine control systems including PLCs, propulsion, thrusters, steering and vessel automation. Produce accurate technical reports and communicate findings clearly with customers and internal teams. Provide remote technical assistance when required. Maintain a strong focus on vessel safety, system reliability and minimising operational downtime. Qualifications and requirements for the DP Engineer: Previous experience working with Dynamic Positioning systems is essential. Strong electrical/electronic engineering and fault-finding ability. Experience with ICON DP systems would be highly advantageous. Knowledge of POSCON, position reference systems and vessel sensors would be beneficial. Experience with marine automation, PLCs, propulsion or thruster control systems would be advantageous. Previous experience as a DP Engineer, Marine Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, ETO or similar would be considered. Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation. Comfortable working independently and solving complex technical problems onboard vessels. Strong customer-facing and communication skills. Must be willing and able to travel extensively worldwide at short notice. Package: Basic salary of £50,000 – £55,000 Significant additional earnings through overseas/offshore work Potential total annual earnings of circa £110,000 Working approximately 170 days per year on average International travel across a wide variety of vessels and projects Opportunity to develop further within specialist Dynamic Positioning and marine controls engineering This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role. 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