Plan Approval Engineer (LNG Newbuild)

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the plan review process for gas carriers like LNGCs and VLGCs, ensuring that review activities are effectively managed.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to stakeholders throughout all stages of the design process.
• Play a key role in evaluating and approving designs, plans, drawings, and technical specifications to ensure compliance with newbuild specifications, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Participate in risk assessment activities related to the design of gas carriers in this class.
• Identify and resolve potential design issues, offering recommendations for improvements and solutions.
• Lead or participate in the selection of shipyards and makers, always prioritizing the best interests of the client.
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in gas carrier technologies and best practices for design, construction, and operation.

Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in business and technical English, along with proficiency in computer skills (MS Office, SharePoint, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Experience as a Chief Engineer aboard a gas carrier is preferred.
• Experience as a plan approval engineer for gas carrier projects, either with a Class Society, Ship Owner/Manager, or Charterer, is preferred.
• A bachelors degree in marine engineering with experience in newbuilding at site is required.
• Relevant experience in newbuilding site supervision, negotiation of shipbuilding contracts, or repair and upgrade of gas carriers for owners/managers or shipyards is considered advantageous.
• Proven experience in plan approval, approval coordination, or a similar role in the marine or shipbuilding industry.