Marine Systems Engineer

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime engineering firm is seeking a skilled Marine Systems Engineer in Johor Bahru. The role involves overseeing the conversion of drilling rigs into mobile offshore production units. Responsibilities include managing inspections, creating engineering plans, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of offshore experience and strong project management skills. This role is crucial for the successful and timely completion of complex marine projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years' experience in offshore marine systems.
• Two years' experience supervising shipyards.
• Experience interacting with surveyors and engineering offices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipbuilding processes and marine systems engineering.
• Organise inspections and evaluations of maritime systems.
• Create engineering plans for the conversion of drilling rigs.
• Identify technological problems and deliver engineering solutions.
• Ensure successful and timely completion of the conversion project.

Skills

Marine systems design

Project management

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Marine Systems Engineer (MOPU) Johor Bahru, MY

About the job Marine Systems Engineer (MOPU) Johor Bahru, MY

• Oversee the shipbuilding process and carry out field and marine systems engineering to transform a self-elevating drilling rig into a mobile offshore production unit (MOPU).
• In charge of organising and carrying out inspections and evaluations of the state of the rig's maritime systems (such as the air, LO, fire, and SW and FW cooling systems, as well as the bilge and ballast systems and fire and safety systems), as well as organising any necessary modifications.
• Create engineering plans for the conversion, including P&IDs, material and equipment specifications, and related deliverables.
• In charge of identifying technological problems and promptly delivering engineering solutions.
• In charge of overseeing all shipbuilding operations, including those involving the construction, installation, commissioning, and testing of marine systems.
• Organise communication between the shipyard, the applicable Classification Society, and the client's vendors and contractors.
• In charge of the relevant rig's marine system quality, and willing to personally participate in and accept tests and inspections as needed.
• It is your responsibility to inform the customer and the Longitude PM on a frequent basis about the status, timeline, problems, and strategies.
• In charge of making sure the conversion project is carried out successfully, adhering to technical specifications, client expectations, and class/regulatory standards, and completing the project in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner.
• To effectively carry out these duties, one needs strong technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of ten years' experience, preferably in an offshore setting, designing and modernising marine systems, including mechanical, fire, plumbing, and safety systems.
• A minimum of two years' experience supervising shipyards
• Previous direct experience interacting with surveyors and the engineering/plan review offices of Classification Societies
• Past experience working as a client representative