Technical Authority Structural

Hercules Offshore is actively engaged in the energy transition by developing clean energy production solutions, applying our offshore engineering and operations capabilities to drive future value creation. Our aim is to create tailored energy solutions for evolving global energy markets.

We are looking for an experienced Technical Authority – Structural to provide technical leadership, governance, and assurance across our FPSO and offshore portfolio. In this role, you will be the custodian of naval architecture standards, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient design and operation throughout the asset lifecycle — while influencing how the discipline continues to evolve. This is a senior expert role for someone who enjoys combining deep technical mastery with strategic influence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Own and continuously develop the company’s structural technical standards, defining minimum requirements for projects and operations
Provide expert technical guidance to projects, asset operations, and the wider technical organisation
Lead and support verification and assurance activities, ensuring compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and class rules
Review and approve technical deviations, engineering methods, tools, and key discipline deliverables
Act as the main technical interface with classification societies, regulators, and industry bodies
Capture and implement lessons learned from projects and operations to drive continuous improvement
Mentor and support the professional development of Structural Engineers across the organisation
Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines to deliver integrated, optimised solutions.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 15 years’ experience in offshore Oil & Gas or a closely related industry working with floating production facilities
Strong experience across both project and operational phases of offshore facilities, preferably FPSOs
Previous experience as a Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer, or Technical Authority / Subject Matter Expert
Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multinational environments
Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Bachelor’s degree with extensive relevant experience may also be considered

Skills:

Deep expertise in structural, construction and materials engineering
Strong understanding of industry rules and standards related Structural such as ABS, DNV, API, AISC, NORSOK, ISO and EC
Knowledge of structural analysis softwares such as SACS, SASAM Genie, STAADPRO etc.
Solid grasp of the technical, contractual, and commercial aspects of FPSO design, construction, and operation.