Job Title

 Naval Architect

Department Name

Engineering

Reports to

HOD Naval Architecture

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Reports directly to the HOD Naval Architecture – Engineering Department.

The position requires          

·         Client facing and highly consultative

·         Conceptual engineering; front end developmental work

·         Maintaining quality and meeting time schedule for ongoing jobs.

·         Managing various aspects related to the design, construction, and maintenance of marine vessels, offshore structures, or other maritime projects.

·         Liaising with clients and team to execute required work in organized manner meeting quality standards for maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Handling of clients with technical and engineering needs (Surveys, Certificates, Naval architectural calculations, Manual preparations, Drawing preparations etc), in a proper and professional way.

·         Ensure that vessel designs and construction adhere to maritime regulations, classification society rules, and industry standards (such as SOLAS, MARPOL, ABS, DNV, etc.).

·         Following-up with the Administration & Classification Society for coordination of surveys.

·         Following up the engineering jobs.

·         Arrangement with the Registration concerning all documents required on the Technical side for registration of vessels.

·         Coordinating with the Accounts department concerning quotations and invoicing.

·         Conduct structural analysis, stability assessments, and hydrodynamic calculations to ensure the integrity, stability, and safety of marine structures.

·         Provide advanced technical expertise in areas such as hydrodynamics, ship structures, marine systems, and materials, contributing insights and solutions to complex engineering challenges.

·         Delivering output related to Engineering jobs on time and meeting required quality standard.

·         Stay abreast of emerging technologies, materials, and design methodologies in naval architecture. Apply innovative solutions to improve efficiency, performance, and sustainability of marine vessels and structures.

·         Submission and filling of technical reports.

·         Keeping the electronic file and hard copies file up to date as required.

·         Identify potential risks associated with marine designs or operations, conduct risk assessments, and develop mitigation strategies to enhance safety and reliability.

·         Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership to junior naval architects and engineering teams, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

·        Education – Graduate -degree in Naval Architecture

·        Specialized knowledge- Auto CAD, AUTOSHIP, GHS, Microsoft EXCEL

·        Skills- Good Communication Skills and Familiar with Ship design, Naval Architecture Calculations, Statutory Regulations and Classification Rules.

·        Professional Certification – Recommended.

·        Experience preferred – 4 – 8 Years of relevant experience in Ship/Offshore design or Naval Architectural Consultancy services.