Senior Naval Architect - Oil & Gas / Netherlands

We are a specialist oil and gas recruitment agency has a requirement for a Senior Naval Architect to work in Rotterdam in Holland on a staff/permanent basis.

Our client designs, supply, installation, operation and life extension of Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels. These are either owned and operated and leased to its clients or supplied on a turnkey sale bases. Other products include: semi-submersibles, TLPs, FPSO LNGs, turret mooring systems, brownfield, offshore (off)loading terminals and most recently solutions for renewable energy. With an operating fleet of 13 FPSOs, two FSOs, one MOPU and one semi-submersible in operation worldwide at year end and almost 300 years of cumulative FPSO operational experience within the industry, the Company is considered a market leader in providing leased production floating systems.

Our clients offices are spread over seven locations, nine operational shore bases, the offshore fleet of vessels and joint venture construction yards. Schiedam B.V. is involved in the EPC delivery of FPSO’s and FLNG’s.

Department information 
The Hull Design Department within consists of 3 disciplines:

• Naval Architecture
• Hydrodynamics
• Structural Hull

The discipline Naval Architecture has the task to provide Naval Architectural Engineering and Design to the Group Product Lines (containing of studies, proposals, technology development, Pre-FEED projects, FEED projects and EPCI projects). The typical scope of the discipline Naval Architecture includes loading and stability, accommodation design, deck equipment and lifesaving equipment, support to the shipyard bidding process and procurement, inclining experiments, etc. The discipline Naval Architecture also provides major contribution to the overall design of the floater, especially for new build projects and in the concept phase of projects. Currently we are looking for a Senior Naval Architect to reinforce the discipline Naval Architecture.

Job description
In the role of Senior Naval Architect you are responsible for both contributing to the expertise and knowledge within the Naval Architectural discipline as well as taking the role on projects.  You will contribute to ensure that knowledge and expertise is maintained and expanded to deliver high-quality and cost-effective design of products. You will particularly focus on  FPSOs & Floating LNG products.

It is possible that you will, potentially, be given a project role as a Discipline Lead Engineer (DLE). In this case, as a DLE, you are responsible for project management functions in leading the discipline which may consist up to 3-4 Naval Architects and additionally few designer/drafters.

Job requirements

Ideally our client is looking for candidates who have an MSc or BSc degree or equivalent (i.e. Professional Certification) in Naval Architecture. You have at least 7 years relevant working experience.

 Furthermore you have:

• In-depth experience and sound technical knowledge of Naval Architecture in both conceptual and detailed design.
• Preferably experience in Engineering & Design and/or Operation of floating & production units (FSO's, FPSO's, Oil & Gas and Chemical tankers, Drilling Units, Semi's, TLP) for the Oil & Gas Industry
• Preferably experience in Engineering & Design and/or Operation of LNG carriers;
• Good interface knowledge with related disciplines i.e. Marine systems, E&I, Piping, HVAC, Process & Technical Safety;
• Familiar with rules of classification societies (i.e.: ABS, DNV GL, BV and Lloyds), international organizations and proper implementation of Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) policies