What we're looking for
Ship Structure Specialist - (Liquified Gas Containment Systems). Lloyd's Register. Location: Southampton, UK. This role is based primarily at the Southampton office, with a flexible mix of home and regular office working.
You will be part of a dedicated global team supporting a growth area of the business, working on a variety of new-build and existing ship projects for builders around the world. Responsibilities include design appraisal, design support work, and answering a wide range of technical queries to support our local and global clients and site surveyors.
You will have access to training courses and professional development opportunities. You will be part of a wider team working alongside engineering, software, and consultancy departments.
This position is for a Specialist; depending on experience, a Senior Specialist position may be offered.
What we offer you
The opportunity to work for an organization with a strong sense of purpose and values, supporting colleagues through people development programmes. This is a full-time permanent role.
The role
* Work as a technical member of the Specialized Ship Structures team carrying out design appraisal, independent calculations, and consultancy against Class Rules and statutory codes. Primarily working with LNG membrane containment systems, with potential involvement in other gas containment systems (e.g. Ammonia, Hydrogen) and other ship types as required by business needs.
* Contribute ideas and creative solutions for structural problems through direct calculations and application of LR's Rules and Regulations and other international standards and codes.
* Provide technical advice to internal and external clients globally (designers, shipyards, LR surveyors and specialists).
* Contribute to Technology and Rule Development Projects and Proposals to keep LR Rules up to date with industry innovations.
* Assist the team leader and senior team members in the bid and win process by accurately estimating time requirements.
* Manage plan approval projects including monitoring progress, spend, and contractual requirements.
* Actively seek to ensure client satisfaction and generate new opportunities with clients.
* This description does not preclude other duties assigned by the Specialized Ship Structures team lead or line manager.
What you bring
* Degree in naval architecture, structural engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent from a recognised tertiary organisation.
* Experience of ship structural design (including fatigue calculations) and applying Class Rules to the design and construction of liquid gas containment systems. Desirable: practical application of LR's Gas Ship Rules & Gas Fuelled Ship Rules and the IMO IGC/IGF Codes.
* Experience working in shipyards and/or for ship-owners is desirable.
* Working knowledge of regulatory bodies (LR, IACS, IMO, flag States and EU), including how they operate and interact.
* Knowledge of structural configuration features and arrangements of liquefied gas ships, their containment systems, and supporting arrangements.
* Understanding of sloshing and factors that cause it, and the strength of structures to withstand it.
* Understanding of the operation of liquefied gas ships, including loading and unloading.
* Membership of an appropriate professional institution; working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
* Proficiency in English (written and oral) with ability to write detailed technical reports and design appraisal documentation.
* An understanding of the responsibilities of a Classification Society, and the interface between Class Rules and Statutory Regulations.
Notes: This role may be eligible for internal relocation and/or hybrid working as applicable.
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, helping to design, construct and operate assets to high safety and performance standards. We are focused on developing novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets while delivering solutions for our customers daily.
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We care, we share and we do the right thing. We are committed to an inclusive environment and support flexible recruitment and reasonable adjustments throughout the application process.
If you have questions about this role, please contact us at careers@lr.org and we will respond as soon as possible.
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