Senior Naval Architect

Lloyd'S Register; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international service provider is offering an exciting role within its Ship Emergency Response Service in Durban, South Africa. The successful candidate will participate in emergency drills, maintain marine asset models, and develop training programs. Required qualifications include a degree in engineering or physical science, marine qualifications, and experience with NAPA or Seasafe. An excellent opportunity for professionals seeking to grow in a dynamic team focused on safety and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years program in relevant engineering or physical science.
• Relevant sea-going experience as a certificated ship's officer is preferred.
• Membership of a professional institution and working towards chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Train to participate in drills and emergencies as part of the SERS.
• Prepare and maintain computer models of marine assets.
• Develop and maintain emergency response tools and procedures.
• Deliver internal and external training.
• Undertake consultancy projects.
• Peer review colleagues' work.
• Pursue continual professional development.

Skills

Attention to details

Project coordination

Excellent communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in relevant 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.