Mechanical and Piping Engineer

Job description / Role

Purpose: To provide Mechanical and Piping support according to Class and applicable regulations in respect of, but not limited to, vessel dockings, repairs, upgrades, conversions and other vessel new build and maintenance issues.

Technical:
- Formulate technical proposals and scopes detailing the technical requirements and parameters for ship’s equipment and machinery based on defined requirements and ensure compliance with applicable classification and other relevant regulatory bodies’ rules and guidelines.
- Participate in the evaluation, selection and scrunty of major equipment, determine the most economic technical solution and advise drydock superintendents and procurement engineers on all mechanical and piping related issues.
- Preparation of all required documentation to support equipment installation activities including writing of testing and commissioning procedures.
- Prepare sketches and basic concept design drawings for any newly proposed vessels.
- Participate in annual review and evaluate projects to determine success and how improvements can be made in the future report and present findings.
- Work with Fleet Technical Superintendents and give Mechanical and Piping related drawing and design support as required.

Planning and Cost Control:
- Participate with planning and reporting meetings as required.
- Assist in the preparation of work plans following a logical sequence and optimizing resources.
- Monitor repair / project costs against budget on a daily basis and report any deviations immediately.

Reporting:
- Ensure Fleet Technical Superintendents are kept fully informed on progress of work on a daily basis or as instructed in accordance with company procedures.
- Provide written reports as required, detailing in service repairs, dry-docking repairs and surveys.
- Keep accurate daily logs of work progress and include photographic support as appropriate.

Requirements

- BE / B.Tech – Marine / Mechanical Engineering
- 5 years’ experience in a shipyard/design office guiding and leading a team of Mech/Piping Engineers.
- Should have independently handled complex shipbuilding/conversion projects

Job-Specific Skills:
- Well versed with Class rules and IACS Standards for Mechanical and Piping Design.
- Must be proficient in AutoCad.
- Knowledge of Shipbuilding production software and 3D modelling which includes: NUPAS CADMATIC, TRIBON, CATIA, SC and Rhino.
- Thorough knowledge of major Class Societies requirements (ABS, DNV-GL, BV)
- Good knowledge of SOLAS/MARPOL and other statutory regulations.
- Exposure to FAT’s, Site Surveys, Dock and Sea Trials is mandatory.
- Basic knowledge of a Planned Maintenance System (AMOS, NS5, etc…)

Key competences and job related behavioral competences
- Flexible, motivated and result based focus
- Stress resistance, persuasiveness – communication skills, planning - organisation

About the Company

It is Topaz Marine's Vision to be the marine service provider of choice delivering un-matched value through the highest standards of professionalism and the efficient use of capital employed.

Enhance its reputation as a marine operator with a fleet of young quality vessels operated by knowledgeable, friendly and skilled employees with focus on training and safety.

Consolidate its position in the market for long-term contracts, expand geographical spread of operations, meet the demand for more specialized offshore equipment and work as partners with leading companies in the offshore oil & gas market.

Provide customized solutions to customers using the latest technology.