Fire & Safety Specialist

We are looking for a fire and safety specialist to provide services to shipbuilders, ship owners and designers. The purpose of this role is mainly to perform appraisal of fire and safety plans for new construction and existing passenger ships and yachts. This in accordance with the applicable statutory standards and class rules set.

The successful candidate would be based at the LR Trieste Office (Italy), part of the LR Global technical Support Office. Proficiency level in Italian would be required.

What we offer you

• 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

The role

• Review and appraise fire and safety plans (e.g. passive fire protection, fire detection, suppression, fixed fire extinguishing systems, escape, lifesaving appliances) for cruise ships and yachts, in accordance with the applicable statutory standards and class rules.
• To provide sound Technical and Regulatory guidance to stakeholders during the design and construction phase and during vessel life cycle and participate in meetings or workshops where is required.
• To perform appraisals and provide specialist advice related to the fire & safety discipline for service delivery, research, development work, and national or international standards or regulatory bodies within agreed parameters that includes budget constraints and contractual requirements.
• To undertake project management where applicable including monitoring project progress and spend against budget and contract requirements
• To discuss / present the deliverable with the internal / external client and be able to suggest alternative solutions where appropriate.
• Conduct occasional site visits at various shipyards, client sites, testing laboratories, or production facilities as required to successfully complete projects.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation and industry standards.
• To assess the risks, and to work in a safe manner at all times, robustly implementing health and safety rules, instructions and systems and refuse to undertake work that compromises your safety or health.
• Report in a timely manner all incidents including near miss and safety observations (NMSO), accidents and injuries and raise any health and safety concerns with your line manager.

What you bring

• A degree or equivalent from a tertiary organisation recognised by Lloyd’s Register within the relevant field of engineering or physical science (minimum of two years programme) or Qualifications from a marine or nautical institution and relevant sea-going experience as a certificated ship’s officer.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• Working towards achieving Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Proficiency in Italian and good command on English Language commensurate with the work.
• Knowledge of Classification / Certification / Verification and familiarity with Classification Societies (IACS) Rules is desirable.
• Previous experience and or exposure to fire and safety matters would be desirable, specifically in the passenger ships and yachting industry or in a technical office.
• Possess flexible attitude, effective interpersonal skills, strong analytical skills, and can provide technical, commercial, and people communication.

You are someone who

• Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs
• Is able to self-manage and prioritize tasks towards achieving goals
• Is effective at solving problems, trouble-shooting and making timely decisions
• Is flexible and eager to take initiatives
• Communicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language
• Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment
• Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone

If you share our vision for safety and sustainability, we want to hear from you.