Role Summary:

Reporting to the Lead Marine Engineer, this role is to provide subject matter expertise to the Technologies business in the context of mechanical components and piping systems that are integral to the functioning of Air Lubrication Systems (ALS). The primary function of the role will be to provide engineering support to the design and installation of ALS on new and existing vessels, as well as lead/assist projects aimed at developing first of Class system designs.

You will be involved in a wide range of activities, including specification of components and their interface at ship, and developing engineering documentation for new products. You will also be responsible for reviewing shipyard documentation, performing engineering calculations to assist the shipyard’s design as well as helping to manage the technical relationship with key OEMs, chief amongst which are compressor manufacturers.

As Marine/Mechanical Engineer you may also be required to innovate, develop, test, and analyse solutions aimed at improving the performance and reducing the engineering cost of ALS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for health and safety in all aspects of your role.
• Provide subject matter knowledge on mechanical, HVAC and piping design, for both
• Retrofit and Newbuild projects.
• Apply discipline knowledge on Projects in support of Project Engineers (PE).
• Assist in the development and maintenance of core product definition.
• Carry out theoretical analysis using a range of thermodynamic equations to troubleshoot in-service behaviour or develop the ALS design.
• Manage and support R&D activities aimed at improving ALS design and performance, through the following activities:
  • Develop business cases and analysis plans including cost benefit analysis.
  • Write test procedures including specification of equipment required.
  • Co-ordinate and attend testing onboard vessels.
  • Carry out data analysis and use findings to justify business decisions.
• Co-ordinate and contribute to design review, HAZID, and FMEA meetings aimed at ensuring design changes are introduced and managed in a safe manner.
• Develop and present technical arguments effectively and influence others accordingly.
• Balance conflicting priorities and manage workload effectively.
• Attendance at supplier, partner and customer sites for meetings, inspection etc.
• Attendance at shipyards for assessment of installation progress and overseeing of system commissioning activities.
• Present and share outcomes of engineering activities to the wider company and senior stakeholders.

Skills, Qualifications, Experience & Characteristics:

• Higher Degree in Mechanical OR Marine Engineering.
• Chartered Engineering Status is desirable although not essential.
• A clear and demonstratable understanding of marine air compressor design, operation and installation in a marine environment.
• A clear and demonstratable understanding of marine piping systems and ability to calculate pipe system losses, pipe stresses, heat transfer and similar characteristics.
• A clear and demonstratable understanding of marine HVAC systems and ability to calculate air flow needs.
• Experience relating to the oversight and verification of mechanical works executed within a shipyard environment is desirable although not essential.
• Conversant with AutoCAD and/or similar drafting packages. Some experience with 3D modelling (AutoCAD Inventor) is desirable although not essential.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentational skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good personal organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales.
• Work well in a team and have the necessary communication (oral and written) skills to interface with other disciplines.

Other:

• The role is of hybrid working type with base in London, and it requires occasional travel on a global basis.

Reward:

• A competitive base salary, pension and flexible working.
• The opportunity to work for a truly visionary company making a real impact on green technology and helping the shipping industry transition to a more sustainable future.
• Be a part of a passionate and innovative team where your voice is truly heard and where you can make a real difference.

Salary

Up to £60,000