What we’re looking for
1. Technical Support Office (TSO) provides a world-wide, plan approval service to shipbuilders, ship owners and manufacturers.
2. The purpose of this role is to appraisal marine electrical and control design aspects in accordance with the applicable international standards and class rules set, using procedures, experience and knowledge appropriate for the design appraisal of plans for the above-mentioned aspects, including new building/conversion/existing vessels, and to provide technical support to designers and operators of ships and other marine platforms.
3. The successful candidate would be based at the LR Hamburg Office, Germany.
What we offer you
4. The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes
5. A Full-time permanent role
The role
6. Working as a member of the Global Electrical & Control Discipline team carrying out design appraisal and consultancy against a range of Class Rules and statutory codes. You will be principally working with marine electrical/automation/electronic aspects for existing or new construction merchant ships but there will be opportunities to be involved with other ship types and offshore projects in line with business needs.
7. Conducting approval of electrical and control equipment and components against various statutory codes and Class Rules. Carrying out Type Approval activity for electrical and control equipment.
8. To build and maintain a good relationship with our clients and internal stakeholders.
9. Providing specialist technical advice to internal and external clients globally, which will include designers, shipyards and other LR surveyors and specialists.
10. Contributing to Rule Development Projects and Proposals if required to ensure our Rules remain up to date and in line with the latest industry innovations.
11. Contribute to the bid and win processes for new projects by accurately estimating time requirements and developing scopes of work.
12. Produce the required deliverables within the agreed broad parameters in a defined format and review other employee’s work where requested.
13. Actively seeking to ensure client satisfaction and to generate new opportunities with our clients.
14. Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, and industry standards.
15. The above job description does not preclude the assignment of other duties by the Global Electrical & Control Discipline Manager or the line manager.
What you bring
16. The candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering or equivalent from a tertiary organisation recognised by Lloyd’s Register.
17. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience working with electrical and control designs and the application of Class Rules to the design and construction of ships. Experience in power electronics, switchboards, electrical machines, HV power supply distribution, UPC etc...on newbuilds and seagoing vessels are preferrable.
18. Also experience in application of Class Rules to offshore or large naval auxillaries is advantageous
19. Candidates with lesser experience can also be considered however at a lower position.
20. Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
21. Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, to prioritise work and meet LR and Clients’ deadlines, and to work effectively under pressure.
22. Candidate who can speak German Language would be an added advantage.
23. Proficiency in the English Language (written and oral) commensurate with the work and an ability to write detailed technical reports and design appraisal documents.
24. It is preferable that the individual should have an understanding about the responsibilities of a Classification Society, and the interface between Class Rules and Statutory Regulations.
You are someone who:
25. Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs
26. Can self-manage and prioritize tasks towards achieving goals
27. Is effective at solving problems, troubleshooting and making timely decisions
28. Is flexible and eager to take initiatives
29. Communicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language
30. Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment
31. Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone
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About us
We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.