Structural Design - REN

Job Description

• To analyse, determine and specify the structural requirements and considerations applicable to Mooring System Department products and proposals.
• To design efficient structures can be realised safely and economically.
• To produce, organise and coordinate the production of structural analyses reports and specifications.
• To check finite element analyses on critical structural components and confirm that the results are in agreement with the design.
• To lead and give directions to groups of engineers and technicians on specific projects.
• To keep abreast of Certification Authorities' (ABS, DNV, LRS, BV, ...) requirements and code evolution that relate to Mooring systems and structural design.

Key Job Accountabilities

• To ensure that all the engineers are fully in line with the Group Management System, the latest rules from the classification societies.
• To propose methods and prepare drafts of new procedures.
• To keep the Dept up to date on the various tools and methodology to be used.
• To be the structural reference for the Department.
• To provide technical support to other company’s departments and Sales group.
• To provide technical support to designers. Where requested provide formal response for troubleshooting and technical recommendations arising from clients, contractors, classification societies.
• To follow all the relevant Departmental Working Instructions and provide help to define new ones.
• To help the TPM define all the structural activities to be performed on his project.
• To ensure that the project team is fully aware of the Client's specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable codes and standards relevant to structural activities.
• To identify and follow-up structural design changes. To inform and, depending on the number of man-hours involved, help the TPM prepare a proposal for a variation order.
• To perform the supplier's offers review, meaning identify, analyse and take action on any discrepancies with project specifications or proposition for which the structural component is not considered sound.
• To design, and review designs of structural components of the Company's products.
• To identify and write specifications for the structural aspects applicable to the Company's products.
• To use the appropriate software for analyses, calculations and design aids. Keep up-to-date on new software revision and upgrading.
• To perform calculations verifying the integrity of structural designs.
• To identify and specify the materials and welding standards necessary for the safe and efficient fabrication and construction of the Company's products.
• To analyse, determine and apply the dimensions, properties, motions, loads and characteristics pertinent to structural considerations.
• To follow all Working Procedures and Departmental Working Instructions relevant to the engineering of structures.
• To recommend and follow all quality assurance and safety factors/requirements applicable to the design of structures.
• To identify and recommend structural inspection requirements on projects.
• To monitor and review internal drawings, specifications and documentation related to structural designs and related matters.
• To liaise with classification societies and other regulatory bodies involved with the safety integrity and legality of the Company's structures.
• To advise Technical Project Managers on the structural aspects of project design.
• To prepare formal responses to comments from clients and classification societies on drawings and specifications.
• To attend and contribute to internal Company/departmental/project meetings where structural systems and equipment are discussed.
• To keep abreast of relevant developments in structural engineering with respect to the offshore industry.
• To research and develop ideas and engineering solutions which enhance departmental and Company performance in structures.
• To prepare and submit technical papers for publication/presentation in trade journals and at industry conferences.
• To investigate and report on structural failures or underperformance on the Company's products. To attend training courses, seminars etc. when required.

Your profile A recognised engineering degree with major in structural field,

• At least 5 years’ experience within the offshore industry.
• Knowledge of Floating product/systems is a plus.
• Fluent English level is required.