Job Purpose

We are looking to hire Engineering Consultant -Naval Architecture,

This job role is to ensure to provide consultation regarding Naval Architecture and give expertise supervision of the overall detail/production drawings in Ship Building.

Key Accountabilities:

The Engineering Consultant -Naval Architecture who will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Consult the Naval Architectural Discipline Engineers for the Architectural division.

• Create Master Engineering Plan for the Naval Architectural Division of New Project considering Construction Schedule, Procurement and Detail/Production MP/MP.

• Evaluate Engineering Manpower with analyzing changeable design workload for the Naval Architectural Division and Deploy engineers where needed.

• Develop and structure the division’s engineering capabilities for the Discipline in line with the department’s strategic development plan.

• Contribute to the professional development of employees by providing training and mentoring.

• Monitor and ensure achievement of key performance indicators for the engineering discipline.

• Assist the department manager in development and implementation of process and procedures and ERM/CAD system implementation in the engineering.

• To provide consultation in Preparation of detail drawings for various aspects of Naval Architectural design, such as noise, fire, HVAC, interior, etc. The drawings must comply with international standards and contract specifications.

• Provide guidance Update drawings according to result of feedback with each party of Clients, Classification Societies, Operation/Commissioning team, Vendors, and sub-contractors.

• Generate required technical information for production using CAD/CAM/ERM system.

• Support projects and production ensuring that detail/productions design deliverables are provided in a timely manner.

• Support for commissioning team to Arrange/Manage the service engineers from vendors for commissioning.

• Attend/Manage the major commissioning, test, and trial.

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

• Contribute to the professional development of employees by providing training and mentoring.

• Support the commercial team and provide technical assistance when required for Bids and Proposals.

• Ensure quality and accuracy of the engineering deliverables for the discipline and ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) responsibilities.

Working Relationships:

Internal Interactions: 

• Internal Engineering departments, other business work-streams within the company.

External Interactions:

• Suppliers, Subcontractors, consultants, inspection agencies.

Who we are looking for

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering or equivalent.

Experience:

• At least 18+ years in engineering department of any ship building industry, 5 years of which is in managerial or similar capacity.

Professional Qualifications (Certifications & Accreditations):

• Preferred – Any additional certification / courses in Naval Architecture engineering and project management.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Sound knowledge of International marine Rules & Regulations (IMO convention, Codes etc.), Classification Society Rules, Flag state national Rules, Industrial standards & guidelines

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

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

• Demonstrated high order interpersonal skills and the ability to operate within a multinational environment.

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

Languages:

• English. (Mandatory)

• Arabic / Others (desirable)