Senior Naval Architect

Lloyd's Register; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international service provider in the marine and offshore industry is seeking a candidate for a role within its Ship Emergency Response Service (SERS). The successful applicant will engage in emergency response training, maintain models of marine assets, and develop training tools. A degree in engineering or physical science, as well as experience with NAPA or Seasafe, are required. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities are offered in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years program duration from a recognized tertiary organization.
• Relevant sea-going experience as a certificated ship's officer is preferred.
• Good understanding of emergency response techniques.

Responsibilities

• Participate in drills and emergencies as SERS on-call team member.
• Prepare and maintain computer models of marine assets.
• Develop and deliver training internally and externally.

Skills

Attention to details

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent communication skills

Project coordination skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in engineering or physical science

Qualifications from a marine or nautical institution

Tools

NAPA

Seasafe

Job description

What we’re looking for

We are a leading international provider of classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, helping our customers design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry's future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.

What we offer you

An exciting opportunity exists to join a flexible, dynamic, and motivated team within Lloyd's Register's Ship Emergency Response Service (SERS). The pioneering service, which was the first of its kind and has been in operation for more than 30 years, provides round the clock access to technical advice for the maritime community in the event that of a shipboard emergency such as flooding, grounding, explosion or a loss in stability, etc.

• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.
• Competative compensation package.

The role

• Train to participate in drills and emergencies as a member of the SERS on‑call team
• Prepare and maintain computer models of marine assets
• Develop and maintain emergency response tools and procedures
• Develop and deliver training internally and externally
• Undertake consultancy projects
• Peer review colleagues' work
• Pursue continual professional development, to keep up to date with current vessel operations and technology trends.

What you bring

• A degree or equivalent from a tertiary organization recognized by Lloyd's Register within the relevant field of engineering or physical science (minimum of two years program) or Qualifications from a marine or nautical institution and relevant sea‑going experience as a certificated ship's officer
• Experience modelling vessels with NAPA and / or Seasafe
• Good understanding of emergency response techniques, theory and procedures
• The ability to pay attention to details
• The ability to work towards set timelines
• The ability to work with speed and accuracy even when under time pressure
• Excellent communication skills appropriate to the audience
• Excellent command of the English language
• Demonstrated skills in coordinating projects
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution and working towards chartered status.

About us

We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.