Senior Naval Architect

Van Storm Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Work travel insurance

Reimbursement of interview and travel

Job summary

Van Storm Recruitment is seeking a Senior Naval Architect to lead or contribute to hydrostatic, hydrodynamic and structural analyses for FPSO and mooring projects from concept design through yard support.

You will work in a dynamic offshore environment, either as part of a multidisciplinary team or leading a group of naval architects and designers, with travel to project locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of offshore experience.
• Degree in Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering, or similar.
• Experience with hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, finite element and fatigue analysis.
• Experience with VBA, MATLAB or Python.
• Excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, and structural analyses on FPSOs per project requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and draftsmen to integrate naval engineering aspects.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Lead Engineer and stakeholders.
• Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies for projects.
• Address queries from Site, Clients, Certifying Authority, and Subcontractors.
• Undertake on-site activities in the shipyard.
• Travel internationally when required to shipyards or project locations.

Skills

Hydrostatic analysis

Hydrodynamic analysis

Finite element analysis

Fatigue analysis

VBA

MATLAB

Python

English communication

Leadership

Education

BSc/MSc in Naval Architecture or Offshore Engineering

Job description

As a Senior Naval Architect, you will take responsibility for delivering high-quality engineering solutions for cutting-edge FPSO and mooring projects. From concept design to detailed design and yard support, you will ensure that hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, and structural analyses are executed to the highest standards. In this role, you will either work as part of a multidisciplinary team or lead a group of Naval Architects and Designers. You will provide expert input on technical risks, ensure compliance with client and class requirements, and contribute to safe and cost-effective designs.

This is a great opportunity to combine leadership and advanced engineering in a dynamic offshore environment!

What You Will Do

• Performing hydrostatic, hydrodynamic and structural analyses on FPSOs, ensuring compliance with project requirements and industry standards
• Collaborating closely with engineers and draftsmen from various departments to ensure smooth project execution and integration of naval engineering aspects
• Providing regular report progress, setbacks, and concerns to the Lead Engineer, including clear updates on the status of assigned projects
• Identifying and communicating technical risks, anomalies, and potential improvements to the Section Head, ensuring prompt resolution and mitigation strategies are implemented
• Responsively addressing queries from the Site, Clients, Certifying Authority, and Subcontractors, providing accurate and timely information to maintain effective communication channels and project progress
• Undertaking necessary on-site activities in the shipyard
• Being available for international travel when required, such as visits to shipyards or project locations

Where you will work

With this trusted client in the Amsterdam area, we have a long-lasting relationship. It is a privately owned company that delivers floating energy solutions and complex mooring equipment to the global oil & gas and renewables industries. Besides having proven capabilities in engineering and developing installations for harsh offshore conditions, they own and operate their own fleet of FPSOs. A welcoming organization in which people with the right pro-active attitude will get opportunities to proof themselves and grow.

• Challenging engineering environment, particularly in developing equipment for extreme offshore conditions
• Organization with cooperative mind-set and open communication style, which allows for professional progress
• Drive for new technologies in floating sustainable energy solutions
• For the size of the projects, a relatively small multi-disciplinary engineering team, with a focus on conceptual and basic design
• Combining in one close-knit company: EPCI contractor and offshore fleet-owner-operator

What You Already Have

• +6 years of experience within the offshore sector
• BSc. or MSc. in Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering, or similar
• Experience with hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, finite element and fatigue analysis
• Knowledge of relevant international design codes and Class regulations
• Experience with programming languages like VBA, Matlab or Python
• Effective communication in English, to be able to build strong relationships with suppliers and internally
• You enjoy working in fast-paced & high-tech environments in the O&G industry
• More time to enjoy life: 30 paid holidays every year.
• Extra support for sustainable living: Sustainable Life & Work Bonus.
• Business travel covered: Insurance included whenever you travel for work.
• We pay the journey: Interview and commuting costs are reimbursed.
• Expand your network: Meet professionals from across the Dutch maritime industry at exclusive events.
• Moving to the Netherlands? We'll help you find housing and complete your registration.