Senior Marine Engineer

Employ Africa Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental project company in South Africa is seeking a Senior Marine Engineer to provide technical leadership on marine safety for a major gas extraction project. The ideal candidate should have at least 12-15 years of relevant experience in offshore and marine engineering, alongside a strong background in design oversight and quality assurance. This role involves ensuring compliance with standards and overseeing the contractor's performance, crucial for safe and effective project delivery. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12-15 years’ relevant experience in offshore/marine engineering.
• Experience with design and installation of floating platforms and subsea pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on marine safety aspects of the project.
• Review and verify Contractor’s marine and structural designs.
• Coordinate marine interfaces between various systems.
• Oversee QA/QC and operational readiness of the project.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain design records.

Skills

Marine engineering

Offshore/marine systems

Design oversight

Interface management

Problem-solving

QA/QC

Technical reporting

Education

Diploma, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related discipline

Job description

Client Mission: Our client aims to reduce or remove environmental pollution by using cleaner, greener gas to displace liquid or solid hydrocarbons. The project focuses on developing and producing methane from a major inland water source in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner, and distributing compressed natural gas (CNG) throughout the region.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Senior Marine Engineer will provide technical leadership and oversight on all marine and marine safety aspects of a major inland water source Gas Extraction and Processing Project, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, the approved Basis of Design, and recognized international standards.

The incumbent will support the Owner’s team in monitoring the EPC Contractor’s design, procurement, fabrication, QA/QC, installation, and commissioning of marine systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant delivery of the facilities.

This position requires extensive experience in offshore/marine systems, strong knowledge of floating production facilities or similar marine assets, and the ability to interface effectively with multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and HSE teams.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Marine Safety and Compliance: Advise the Client on all marine and marine safety‑related matters, ensuring compliance with the Project Basis of Design, class and statutory requirements, and applicable legal and environmental regulations.
• Design Oversight: Review and verify the Contractor’s marine and structural designs for barges, mooring systems, subsea pipelines, risers, and related infrastructure against international standards (API, DNV, ISO).
• Interface Management: Coordinate marine interfaces between the barge, anchoring systems, export pipeline, and onshore tie‑ins to ensure clarity of responsibilities and seamless integration.
• QA/QC and Operational Readiness: Oversee and review the Contractor’s fabrication, prefabrication, onsite QA/QC, installation method statements, installation works, and operational documentation to ensure conformity and readiness for safe operation.
• Verification of Contractor Deliverables: Review and comment on key Contractor submissions including design calculations, construction procedures, installation analyses, and risk assessments.
• Contract and Performance Monitoring: Verify that the Contractor’s performance meets contractual obligations, including functionality, performance criteria, and readiness for commissioning.
• Problem Solving and Change Management: Identify and assess marine‑related technical risks, deviations, and change orders, providing recommendations and mitigation measures to the Project Director.
• Testing and Commissioning Support: Oversee or witness marine system pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities, including barge stability and mooring line tension tests.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare technical reports, review meeting minutes, and maintain detailed records of design reviews, inspections, and correspondence relevant to marine systems.
• Knowledge Transfer and Mentoring: Support capacity building by mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the Owner’s internal standards and lessons‑learned documentation.

Interaction with the following groups will be required to achieve the above:

• CNG Project Team Members
• Client Employees
• Local & International Contractors
• OEMs

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related discipline.
• Minimum 12–15 years’ relevant experience in offshore/marine engineering, including design and installation of floating platforms, mooring systems, and subsea pipelines.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Proven experience in EPC or Owner’s engineering oversight roles for similar offshore production or gas extraction facilities.
• Strong knowledge of international design codes (API, DNV, ABS, ISO) and marine classification requirements.
• Experience in QA/QC, fabrication, and supervision of marine construction and installation.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interface management skills.
• Prior exposure to inland water or lacustrine gas projects (advantageous).