Structural Hull - Discipline Lead Engineer

Are you a seasoned engineer who excels in structural and naval design? Would you like to be a key player in the structural discipline and lead a team of talented Structural Topside and Structural Hull Engineers?

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For one of our clients providing innovative offshore solutions, we are looking for a Structural Hull Discipline Lead Engineer to oversee various aspects of hull engineering in FPSO projects from design to execution.

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Tasks & responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Structural Hull Engineers and Designers, overseeing their work in providing structural analysis, 3D modeling, construction drawings, and construction support for offshore units.
• Conduct strength verifications for both tanker conversions and new build hulls of FPSO projects ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
• Drive the structural and naval design process for tanker conversions and new build hulls, contributing to the overall success of FPSO projects.
• Provide essential support to the Technology Development department, actively participating in the introduction of new products and technologies to the market within the FPSO and Renewable product lines.
• Collaborate with the vessel acquisition department, offering expertise in the selection of donor tankers for conversion to FPSO and Renewable projects.
• Coordinate and execute 3D drawings of hull structures and marine equipment for FPSO projects, ensuring precision and accuracy in design.
• Conduct offshore inspections of tankers and offer yard support during conversion and new build projects, ensuring the structural integrity and quality of the hulls.
• Function as a Principal Structural Hull Engineer when required, bringing advanced expertise to key aspects of the structural discipline.
• Interface with clients, project management, other disciplines, procurement, construction, classification bureaus, and subcontractors to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Assume responsibility for the project budget, progress, and quality of the discipline scope, demonstrating strong project management skills.

• Master's or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent Professional Certification, in Offshore Structures/Naval Architecture with a specialisation in structural analysis of floating structures.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant working experience in the field of floating structural design, with at least 3 years in a leading role.
• Strong management and communication skills.
• Very good knowledge of the floating structure design process, covering the conceptual phase to the construction phase.
• Good experience and technical knowledge of structural analysis of global and local hull structures.
• Familiarity with rules of classification societies (e.g., ABS, DNV GL, BV, and Lloyds).
• Experience in Engineering & Design of floating units in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Knowledge of structural interfaces with related disciplines, including mooring structure integrations, topside integrations, and other equipment integrations.
• Preferably, experience in ABS hull software ISE/TSA and finite element software FEMAP.
• Preferably, experience with MS Visual Basic programming.
• Professional communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.