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Naval Architect Hydrodynamics
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Antonieta Pichinte
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: designing and performing hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, and structural analyses for FPSOs
Projects: mooring systems & FPSOs
Company: offshore ship owner & operator with a great track record for operating in harsh conditions
Main requirements: +5 years of experience as a Naval Architect within the offshore sector
Your opportunity
Are you a skilled Naval Architect with expertise in hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, and structural analysis within the offshore sector?
If you want to thrive in a challenging environment that encourages state-of-the-art analysis, innovative designs, and collaboration with other disciplines, this is a great opportunity for you!
What you will do
- Designing and performing hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, and structural analyses on FPSOs, ensuring compliance with project requirements and industry standards
- Collaborating closely with engineers and draftsmen from various departments to ensure smooth project execution and integration of naval engineering aspects
- Providing regular report progress, setbacks, and concerns to the Lead Engineer, including clear updates on the status of assigned projects
- Identifying and communicating technical risks, anomalies, and potential improvements to the Section Head, ensuring prompt resolution and mitigation strategies are implemented
- Responsively addressing queries from the Site, Clients, Certifying Authority, and Subcontractors, providing accurate and timely information to maintain effective communication channels and project progress
- Undertaking necessary on-site activities in the shipyard
- Being available for international travel when required, such as visits to shipyards or project locations
Where you will work
With this trusted client in the Amsterdam area, we have a long-lasting relationship. It is a privately owned company that delivers floating energy solutions and complex mooring equipment to the global oil & gas and renewables industries. Besides having proven capabilities in engineering and developing installations for harsh offshore conditions, they own and operate their own fleet of FPSOs. A welcoming organization in which people with the right pro-active attitude will get opportunities to proof themselves and grow.
- Challenging engineering environment, particularly in developing equipment for extreme offshore conditions
- Organization with cooperative mind-set and open communication style, which allows for professional progress
- Drive for new technologies in floating sustainable energy solutions
- For the size of the projects, a relatively small multi-disciplinary engineering team, with a focus on conceptual and basic design
- Combining in one close-knit company: EPCI contractor and offshore fleet-owner-operator
What you already have
- +5 years of experience as a Naval Architect within the offshore sector
- BSc. or MSc. in Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering, or similar
- Experienced with hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, and structural analyses
- Great communication in English and social skills, to be able to build strong relationships with suppliers and internally
- You enjoy working in fast-paced & high-tech environments in the O&G industry
Your benefits
- 30 paid holidays per year for an excellent work-life balance
- Salary based on expertise, starting from 54K gross per year
- Covered commuting and interviewing costs
- Business Travel Insurance
- Basic Dutch course, so you will understand the Dutch jokes during the coffee break
- Access to social gatherings, lectures, and events, so you will meet like-minded friends within the Dutch Maritime Industry. We also offer you a 1-year membership of KNVTS, Royal Dutch Association of Marine Engineers.
- Housing search support and registration are provided by Van Storm
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